SAN ANTONIO – Five San Antonio councilmembers have called for a special meeting to propose censuring Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones, according to a document obtained by KSAT.
The councilmembers included in the proposal are Phyllis Viagran (District 3), Teri Castillo (District 5), Marina Alderete Gavito (District 7), Ivalis Meza Gonzalez (District 8) and Misty Spears (District 9).
The censure proposal comes after a confrontation on Feb. 5, 2026, involving San Antonio District 1 Councilwoman Sukh Kaur and Jones.
In the aftermath of the confrontation, Kaur filed a formal code of conduct complaint against Jones that will be investigated over the next two weeks. KSAT has requested a copy of the complaint.
Once the code of conduct investigation is complete, the memo said that the special meeting will take place seven days later.
The five councilmembers wrote that there have recently been “repeated instances of unprofessional conduct” involving Jones.
“Over the past seven months, there have been repeated instances of unprofessional conduct in dealing with Councilmembers, City Staff and residents of San Antonio,” the memo stated.
The document also stated that city leaders, such as the mayor, should act with respect, regardless of the situation.
“We all experience difficult days, but when a leader repeatedly fails to meet these standards, it is our duty to hold them accountable in order to preserve the integrity and trust of San Antonio’s government and the people we serve,” the document said.
According to city code, special meetings should be called by the city clerk upon the request of the mayor, the city manager or three city councilmembers.
Elected officials respond to memo
Kaur’s office released the following statement, which can be read below:
“City attorneys have advised us that we are unable to comment until the investigation is complete.”
KSAT obtained a statement from Jones later on Monday afternoon. The mayor said it’s apparent that she has at times disagreed with councilmembers.
“It is no secret that I have disagreed with my colleagues at times about what is best for our city,” Jones said, in part. “My style of leadership is grounded in my lived experience, and that approach does not always align with the traditional templates of female leaders or my colleagues’ views.”
The statement concluded with Jones saying that she’s disappointed with the councilmember’s decision. However, hopes to make San Antonio better alongside them.
“I am disappointed that some of my colleagues felt this was a necessary step, but I hear their feedback and look forward to continuing to work with them to make San Antonio better,” Jones said.
The entire statement from Jones can be read in its entirety below:
Serving as Mayor of San Antonio is an honor and a privilege. Every day, I wake up thinking about this city and what I can do to make it a place where everyone can thrive. It is no secret that I have disagreed with my colleagues at times about what is best for our city. I have tirelessly advocated for the things that will advance San Antonio and help our people succeed. My style of leadership is grounded in my lived experience, and that approach does not always align with the traditional templates of female leaders or my colleagues’ views. Still, I know we are all committed to engaging with dignity, respect, and compassion. I am disappointed that some of my colleagues felt this was a necessary step, but I hear their feedback and look forward to continuing to work with them to make San Antonio better.
Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones
Brian Chasnoff, City of San Antonio assistant director of communications, said in a statement that the city is not commenting on details while the investigation is ongoing.
Chasnoff’s statement can be read below:
A complaint under the City Council Code of Conduct has been filed by Councilwoman Kaur regarding an incident that occurred on Feb. 5, 2026.
The City Attorney has determined that an outside investigation is appropriate, and the matter is now under investigation. Consistent with the Code of Conduct process, the City Council will receive a report once the investigation is complete and will then determine whether any action is warranted.
The City is not commenting on any details while the investigation is ongoing, and there is no specific timeline for completion. Any requests for records should be submitted through the City’s online open records portal, and those requests will be processed in accordance with state law.
Brian Chasnoff, City of San Antonio assistant director of communications
A spokesperson for Viagran’s office said the councilwoman has no comment on the proposal.