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Public commenter denounces LGBTQ+ advisory appointment; council members defend reappointment
Summary
A public commenter criticized the reappointment of Antonio Gonzalez Martinez to the city’s LGBTQ+ Advisory Board, calling the appointment inconsistent with his religious views; councilmembers responded with public defenses of the appointee and appeals for inclusion, and the appointment was confirmed as part of the consent agenda.
A public speaker used the council’s public-comment period to oppose the reappointment of Antonio Gonzalez Martinez to San Antonio’s LGBTQ+ Advisory Board, prompting multiple councilmembers to defend the appointee from the dais.
Jack M. Finger, identified himself during public comment and addressed agenda item 13. Finger said he researched the advisory board’s mission but accused the council of contradicting the invocation and religious teachings by reappointing Mr.…
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