Elisa Chan (incumbent)
Phone: (210) 990-8888
Websites: sanantonio.gov/council/d9/, Twitter, Facebook
Bio: Chan was born in Taiwan and moved to the United States in 1988, becoming a U.S. citizen in 1999. Chan is a co-owner and president of Unitech Consulting Engineers, Inc., and was first elected to council last term.
Current coverage: Questionable choices mark three seeking reelection
Campaign Contributions (as of April 14): $16,550
Jose Valdez, Jr.
Phone: (210) 274-1717
Website: Facebook
Bio: Valdez has declares his City Council bid as part of a larger plan to become mayor and, eventually, to rise to Texas governor. Valdez says he has started a political party he calls “Popular Sovereignty.”
Campaign Contributions (as of April 14): $419.21
Related:
Find out what district you live in, how to register to vote, information on the the other districts and more in our 2011 City Council Election Guide.
