I do not approve of Councilmember Omar Torres' attempt to prolong separation from the City of San José and will not vote to support his continued participation in official City business. Councilmember Omar Torres has failed to make any meetings of elected obligation since the news broke on October 3, 2024. Should Councilmember Omar Torres be able to submit proper medical documentation to the Clerk, then the Council can reassess at a later date.
Torres has missed one council meeting already - and missing the next four, without council approval of his absences, would mean his seat could become vacant after Nov. 19 at the earliest.
Mayor Matt Mahan and the rest of the council already wants Torres out and unanimously called for his resignation in a joint statement last week.
On Oct. 10, Mahan's office hosted a contentious public outreach meeting addressing the concerns surrounding Torres' absences and the ongoing investigation.
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