First elected to the Helotes City Council in 2024, Sabrina McGowan serves Place 4 and is committed to thoughtful decision-making, open communication, responsible management of city resources, and planning for Helotes’ future.
With more than 30 years of experience in strategic marketing communications, media relations, and organizational leadership, Sabrina brings an executive-level perspective to her service in local government. Her approach is grounded in listening, understanding the issues, communicating clearly, and working toward practical solutions.
Priorities
Council Member McGowan is focused on ensuring public safety, responsible growth, and economic success for Helotes.
🔴 Planning for Our Future
🔴 Keeping Helotes Safe
🔴 Advancing Economic Development
🔴 Ensuring Transparency and Accountability
🔴 Investing Wisely
Leadership That Listens. Action You Can Trust.
Supporting First Responders and City Services
Council Member McGowan recognizes that attracting and retaining high-quality city employees is essential to delivering the reliable public services Helotes’ residents expect. She strongly advocated for the city to provide more competitive compensation for Helotes’ first responders and city staff while maintaining a fiscally responsible approach to budgeting. By working collaboratively with city leadership, she helped secure approval of a balanced budget that invested in the city’s workforce.
Ensuring Responsible Economic Development
Council Member McGowan is committed to responsible economic development that supports local businesses while protecting taxpayer resources. As a City Council Member appointed to the Board of Directors of the Helotes Economic Development Corporation, she advocates for transparency, fiscal responsibility, and adherence to established policies and procedures to ensure economic incentives are administered effectively and in the best interest of the community.