Ron Nirenberg
Mayor of San Antonio
Ron Nirenberg is the outgoing Mayor of San Antonio, serving an unprecedented eight years in office during the era of term limits, after four years as the District 8 City Councilman. During his tenure, Nirenberg led the city through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, oversaw the expansion of major initiatives like Pre-K for SA, Ready to Work, and affordable housing bonds, and prioritized environmental protection through aquifer conservation. He is recognized for championing equity, economic mobility, and compassionate responses to migrant and homelessness issues. Nirenberg holds a degree from Trinity University and is set to join its faculty as a professor of practice following his mayoral service.
Jan. 23, 2026
153. The Race to Lead Bexar County: Ron Nirenberg
This week on bigcitysmalltown, we examine the race for Bexar County Judge through the lens of former San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg’s candidacy. After serving as mayor from 2017 to 2025—a period marked by both crisis and growth—Nirenberg is now challenging incumbent Judge Peter Sakai. As one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation, Bexar County faces new and unresolved questions around public safety, health care access, infrastructure, and the organization of local government. Cory Ame...
Guest: Ron Nirenberg
June 13, 2025
126. Mayor Ron Nirenberg on 8 Years of Progress—and What Comes Next for San Antonio
This week on bigcitysmalltown, we sit down with Mayor Ron Nirenberg as he prepares to leave office after serving eight years as mayor and a total of twelve years in San Antonio’s city government. Bob and Mayor Nirenberg review major initiatives, including the expansion of Pre-K 4 SA, the $1.2 billion municipal bond dedicating unprecedented resources to affordable housing, and the launch of the Ready to Work workforce development program. The discussion also delves into the city’s approach to ...
Guest: Ron Nirenberg