Former Mayors Julián Castro and Phil Hardberger Endorse Gina Ortiz Jones for Mayor

San Antonio, TX- Today, former San Antonio Mayors Julián Castro and Phil Hardberger announced their endorsement of Gina Ortiz Jones in the runoff election for mayor of San Antonio, praising her experience, integrity, and vision for the city’s future.

In a joint statement, Castro and Hardberger said:

“As former mayors of this great city, we enthusiastically support former Under Secretary of the Air Force Gina Ortiz Jones for mayor of San Antonio. We are confident Gina will bring our community together with a strong, positive vision for our city’s future and a commitment to serving all San Antonians. She has the experience, judgment, and integrity to stand up for what’s right, even when it’s not easy.

We are convinced Gina is the right choice for mayor and we ask you and your family to vote for her on June 7.”

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Gina Ortiz Jones, a first-generation American and graduate of San Antonio’s John Jay High School, has dedicated her life to service as an Air Force and Iraq War veteran, national security advisor, and as the 27th Under Secretary of the Air Force.