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Jose Menendez

Uncovering hidden ties between state Rep. Jose Menendez and a housing developer

December 26, 2024August 30, 2010

Since joining the Legislature in 2000, Menendez has been one of the most outspoken supporters of NRP and other developers in the affordable-housing sector.

Categories Express-News Stories, Journalism, Open Records, Students Tags Housing, Jose Menendez, Journalism, San Antonio Express-News 1 Comment

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