In this compelling episode of "Beyond the Bite," host Eddie Aldrete welcomes Precinct 3 Bexar County Commissioner Grant Moody, who recently completed his first year in office. Moody reflects on his tenure, discussing his successful advocacy for a 20% homestead tax exemption for the University Health System in Bexar County, and he shares insights on the array of challenges faced, from addressing the county jail's maintenance and understaffing issues to his proposal for combining public and mental health services under the University Health System, emphasizing the importance of finding a capable replacement for the retiring CEO of the $3 billion hospital system.

Throughout the episode, Moody weaves through the nonpartisan nature of his role, where he underscores the importance of building relationships with colleagues across the aisle without compromising on morals, principles, or beliefs. They explore Moody’s multifaceted approach to local governance, from his views on pet-owner accountability to the proposal of a transparent county checkbook. The conversation also touches on Moody's background as a Marine officer and how his experiences have shaped his perspective on issues like the financial ramifications of COVID relief funds and public health funding.

The episode concludes with a poignant reflection on Moody's recent trip to Israel, a journey that noticeably impacts his worldview. Moody addresses the local and international complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, lamenting the lack of global outcry for the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas, and expressing concerns over the general misunderstandings about the conflict. Together, Aldrete and Moody discuss the importance of technological ingenuity demonstrated by Israel and the collaboration between the U.S. and Israel, highlighting the need for awareness and education on these critical international relations issues.

https://www.bexar.org/954/Precinct-3-Commissioner-Grant-Moody

https://grantmoody.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/grantmoody/

https://www.universityhealth.com/news/homestead-tax-exemption

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