Meet Roberto
If we haven’t met, my name is Roberto Carlos Treviño.
I’m a border kid from McAllen, Texas. I’m an architect by trade, a pilot that is afraid of heights, and probably know more than I should about Star Wars.
But most of all, it has been the privilege of a lifetime to serve as your City Councilmember for District 1. During my time in office, I’ve learned that the role of councilmember is one of service through consensus — not divisive politics or personal egos.
As the youngest of two children raised by a single mother,
I’ve had many dreams and aspirations which extended far beyond the literal and figurative borders of my upbringing. And family played a pivotal role in guiding me to my passions.
The strength of my mother paved my way to success.
Since I can remember, I have been captivated by design and the creative process. This passion led to my desire to become an architect in the “big city” of San Antonio. It seemed like an unachievable goal at the time, and it was difficult to muster the confidence to strive for it. This was the time when I learned that faith and perseverance outweigh handouts and shortcuts.
Years later, I found myself the owner of an architecture practice in San Antonio, my home for over 20 years.
In 2014, I was unanimously appointed to City Council.
City Council
And I’ve been re-elected by the residents of District 1 in 2015, 2017, and in 2019.
Since day one, I have put my achievements and experience to use in reaching a new goal – one of public service for those who needed it the most. And since then, I’ve focused on just that.
What We've Done
Here is some of what we’ve accomplished together over the years:
Keeping people in their homes
On my first day on the job (literally), the community and I helped Beacon Hill resident Miguel Calzada save his home despite being told it would be impossible.
Representation on Planning Commission
Changed the composition of the Planning Commission to ensure we have individuals who represent our community.
Independent Ethics Officer
Proposed an independent ethics officer to oversee City government and truly provide fairness and transparency.
Spanish Translations
Requested and initiated Spanish Translation for City Services for the first time in San Antonio history.
City Hall Accessibility
Initiated design contest to make City Hall accessible for differently-abled members of society.
Protecting Neighborhoods
Create a system to notify neighborhoods of permits and plans that impact neighborhood conservation districts.
Historic Preservation
Established methods of enforcement for the Preservation of Historic Structures and Neighborhood Character.
Under 1 Roof Program
Creation of Under 1 Roof program to provide residential roofs for seniors, veterans and residents on fixed and low incomes.
Protecting the First Amendment
Protect first amendment rights by easing restrictions for safe, peaceful, and legal demonstrations.
Protecting Seniors + Differently-Abled Individuals
Provide inspections for seniors and disabled people living in residential housing facilities with a goal of preventing or minimizing public health dangers.
Saving Lerma's Nightclub
Continuation of restoration initiatives for “Lerma’s” historical nightclub.
Protecting Neighborhoods
Compatible Development
Ensure infill development zoning is maintaining community compatibility.
Compatible Development
Regulate multi-family developments to ensure neighborhood compatibility.
Inter-Governmental Communication
Information data sharing between city entities in order to help residents automatically qualify for benefits and programs.
Mobile Showers for Unhoused Residents
Proposed the purchase of mobile shower units to serve our homeless population (finally implemented in 2020).
Sidewalk Master Plan
Created a sidewalk masterplan to essentially double the amount of sidewalks we can produce without increasing our budget.
Enhanced Permitting Process
Require that requestors of building permits maintain good standing with professionals they hire.
Protecting Neighborhoods
Reduce density of developments within neighborhoods, and move higher density developments to corridors.
Sidewalk Squad
Created the Sidewalk Squad to provide San Antonio’s first-ever sidewalk reconstruction service.
Protecting Monte Vista Terrace
Creation of Monte Vista Terrace Neighborhood Conservation District.
Protecting Tobin Hill North
Initiation of Tobin Hill North Neighborhood Conservation District
Renters' Commission
Proposed Creation of a Residential Renters’ Commission to provide representation, advise City Council and give renters a voice.
Equitable Pay
Fought for Equitable Council Aide Compensation to match City Staff compensation.
Local Eviction Moratorium
Proposed local eviction moratorium in the wake of economic hardships caused by COVID-19.
Right to Counsel
Initiated right to legal counsel for renters facing eviction.
Pausing Disconnections
Initiated pausing of disconnections by CPS and SAWS due to pandemic-imposed economic hardships.
Right to Cure
Proposed “right to cure” which would have extended the local eviction moratorium by 60 days.
Telling Factual History
Renaming of Columbus Park and Removal of Christopher Columbus Statue.
Protecting Homeless Neighbors
Created a Homeless Outreach Program – partnering with social service providers – to give each council district with an on-site outreach representative.
Supporting Arts + Culture
Proposed City should increase its investment from one percent (1%) to two percent (2%) of all capital improvement projects contained in the City’s capital improvement program to be used for public art.
Supporting Food + Beverage Workers
Proposed Food and Beverage Worker Relief Program for the industry hurt most by COVID-19.
