On this episode of big city small town, host Bob Rivard is joined by newly elected San Antonio City Council member from District 7 Marina Alderete    Gavito. An expert in community advocacy, she shares her insights and empowers us to take an active role in creating positive changes.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Learn about the environmental toll of fireworks and how it extends to public health concerns.

• Appreciate the pivotal role of elected representatives in championing meaningful changes.

• Get the bigger picture of the drainage and housing issues within District 7 and their significance.

• Unravel the enigma of the digital divide in San Antonio and the targeted initiatives to dismantle it.

• Decode the complexities of property tax relief and the repercussions of the homestead exemption increase.