Editor’s note: The following story is a piece of opinion and analysis. New San Antonio Mayor Gina Jones’ early political missteps may have put her in a tough leadership spot, and they come as Project Marvel — an ambitious $4 billion plan to develop a downtown sports-and-entertainment district, including a new Spurs arena — careens ahead at breakneck speed. However, Jones could redeem herself by delaying negotiations with the NBA team’s ownership — if she has the courage.
