Mayor Jones’ first approval rating is far lower than Nirenberg’s before his exit

Voters are taking a wait-and-see approach to Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones, who has had a rocky start since taking office in June and has made headlines for her public spats with City Council.

Thirty percent of Bexar County voters said they neither approve nor disapprove of her performance as mayor, while 17% said they are not sure, according to a new poll from the University of Texas at San Antonio Center for Public Opinion Research.

“That’s roughly half just choosing a neutral option at this point when they’re asked to evaluate the job performance of Mayor Jones,” said Bryan Gervais, a professor of political science and the research center’s director…

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