District 4 is preparing for new leadership from someone who's had plenty of time familiarizing himself with the ins and outs ...

Still, the endorsements give Ortiz Jones an edge in the runoff—an edge sharpened by additional endorsements from former San Antonio Mayors Julian Castro and Phil Hardberger.

The runoff election is set for June 7. Mayor Ron Nirenberg is leaving office after serving eight years, the most allowed by the San Antonio City Charter.