11 Facts About Phil Hardberger

Phillip Duane Hardberger was born on July 27,1934 and is an American politician and lawyer who served as mayor of San Antonio, taking office in June, 2005.

Phil Hardberger was the executive secretary of the Peace Corps during the administration of US President John F Kennedy.

Phil Hardberger was a special assistant to the director of the US Office of Economic Opportunity under President Lyndon B Johnson.

Phil Hardberger defeated Councilman Julian Castro, his ultimate successor as mayor, in a runoff on June 7,2005.

Phil Hardberger himself succeeded Ed Garza, who was prohibited by city statute from serving more than two two-year terms.

Phil Hardberger was in office during the fall of 2005 when the New Orleans Saints were displaced as a result of Hurricane Katrina and set up their operations in San Antonio.

Phil Hardberger pushed a strong verbal campaign to pursue the Saints.

Phil Hardberger was re-elected in May 2007 and completed his term in May 2009.

Phil Hardberger was responsible for redeveloping Main Plaza to restore the city's original downtown center of government and society and for bringing on Sheryl Sculley as City Manager.

In January 2010, Phil Hardberger became a shareholder at Cox Smith, the largest law firm in San Antonio and one of the leading business law firms in Texas.

Phil Hardberger was retained as an attorney for the Chicago-area firm in December 2016.