City Council to Vote on Censure of Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones Today

Special Session Convened for High-Stakes Vote

The San Antonio City Council is scheduled to meet for a high-stakes special session today, Friday, February 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The primary focus of this morning’s meeting is a formal vote on a resolution to censure Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones following a conduct investigation that has gripped the city government for several weeks.

The Censure Resolution and Conduct Investigation

The move to censure comes after an independent investigation, conducted by attorney Natalie C. Rougeux, concluded that Mayor Jones violated the City Council’s Code of Conduct and administrative directives. The investigation was triggered by a complaint filed by District 1 Councilwoman Sukh Kaur, who alleged that the Mayor used profanity, abusive language, and intimidating behavior during a confrontation in a municipal breakroom on February 5.

The incident reportedly centered on a disagreement regarding the Bonham Exchange, a historic downtown venue currently facing fire code violations. Today's resolution includes several disciplinary requests, including:

• A formal public censure of the Mayor’s conduct as "unacceptable for an elected official."
• A requirement for the Mayor to participate in in-person leadership training focused on civility, de-escalation, and conflict resolution.
• A demand that the Mayor step down as Chair of the Governance Committee for at least three months.

Mayor’s Response and Stand-off Over Committee Leadership

Mayor Jones held a press conference earlier this week to issue a public apology to Councilwoman Kaur and the community, acknowledging that she should not have raised her voice or used profanity. However, a significant point of contention remains as the Mayor has explicitly refused to step down from her role as Chair of the Governance Committee. Jones, an Air Force veteran, stated that while she is willing to participate in training, she believes the leadership of city committees is separate from the incident in question.

Additional Agenda Items

Beyond the censure vote, the City Council is expected to move into an executive session to consult with the City Attorney’s Office. According to the posted agenda, these private deliberations will cover several sensitive topics, including:

• Economic development negotiations and potential incentives for new city projects.
• The purchase, exchange, or lease of real property.
• Legal issues related to ongoing litigation involving the city.

The meeting is being held at the City Council chambers, with public speaker registration closing 15 minutes before the 10:00 a.m. start time. Residents can watch the proceedings live via the city’s official media channels.