Melissa Cabello Havrda
San Antonio City Councilwoman, District 6, and Mayoral Candidate
Melissa Cabello Havrda is a third-term San Antonio City Councilwoman representing District 6 and a practicing attorney with her own law firm. Born and raised in San Antonio, she has dedicated her career to public service, with experience in disability law and as a former aide to Mayor Ed Garza and the San Antonio Parks Foundation under Mayor Lila Cockrell. Havrda is recognized for her advocacy on issues such as economic development, mental health, public safety, and housing, drawing on practical experience from both her legal practice and community leadership. She holds a Juris Doctor degree and is the first in her family to earn a doctorate, positioning her as a key voice in San Antonio’s ongoing mayoral race.
