The Alamo City could soon be losing the mayor to Washington.
A source now confirms Julian Castro is under consideration for a spot in President Barack Obama's cabinet.
The Associated Press reports the post is Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
San Antonio City Councilman Ray Lopez of District 6 said he was excited when he first heard the news.
"I suspect that he has to be a short list kind of individual for virtually any position. As we all know he's been offered cabinet positions before," said Lopez.
Castro would replace current HUD secretary Shaun Donovan, who Obama plans to name White House budget director.
A local source confirmed for KSAT 12 News that Castro has been contacted and the FBI process of vetting his background is underway.
Castro has been mayor of San Antonio since May 2009.
"Well he clearly is leaving it in a better situation then he got it. He's not gone yet and even when he goes it's that whole coat tails thing. Wherever he winds up he is always going to be committed to San Antonio," said Lopez.
Castro is close to the Obama administration and is widely considered to be a rising star in the Democratic party since his keynote speech at the Democratic National Convention in 2012.
Castro has been a frequent spokesman on immigration and border reform as well as environmental and education issues.
"Couldn't happen to an individual that has earned it that deserves it more then Julian Castro," Lopez said.
Castro is also considered a possible vice presidential pick in 2016.
He would become the second San Antonio mayor to be selected for HUD Secretary.
President Bill Clinton name Henry Cisneros to the HUD job in 1993.
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