Misty Spears and Angi Taylor Aramburu will face off in the runoff election on June 7.
SAN ANTONIO — Two candidates in the running to replace District 9 councilmember John Courage, who ran for San Antonio mayor, will face off in a runoff election after a close race Saturday.
Voters will choose between Misty Spears and Angi Taylor Aramburu for City Council District 9 in the runoff set for June 7.
Spears received 38.01% of the vote (6,239 votes) while Aramburu received 35.58% of the vote (5,838 votes), separated by only 401 votes — according to Bexar County Election results.
Texas Tech grad and mother of three daughters, Misty Spears has served as the Director of Constituent Services for Bexar County Commissioner Grant Moody for the past two years.
According to her campaign, Spears says she envisions a “back-to-basics” approach if elected, focused on issues including public safety, property taxes, government spending, economic growth, infrastructure and addressing homelessness.
Facing off against Spears is Angi Taylor Aramburu, a graduate of Purdue University and small business owner.
Aramburu ran in 2022 as the Democratic nominee for Texas House of Representatives District 122, losing to Mark Dorazio.
She has served on the Mayor’s Fitness Council for eight years where she now serves as Communications Co-Chair. According to her campaign, Aramburu is a staunch advocate for public education, currently serving on the NEISD Efficiency Committee.
Aramburu’s campaign website lists her top priorities including neighborhood and road safety, economic development, protection and development of city parks, supporting small businesses and increasing police patrols.
Spears and Aramburu will face off in the runoff election on June 7.