San Antonio Mayor Says Ye’s July 4 Concert There Should Be Canceled

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1. 10d ago

   San Antonio Mayor pushes for public vote on Spurs arena funding

   Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is seeking a citywide vote in November regarding the city's funding contribution for a new downtown Spurs arena. This effort is part of Project Marvel. While the Mayor is pushing for the proposition, a majority of city council members have publicly opposed the move, making it unlikely the vote will reach the ballot. Public opinion on the proposed second vote remains split.

   Why it matters

   The Mayor previously sought to cancel a July 4 Kanye West concert at the Alamodome citing hate speech, but faced council opposition over censorship. This current conflict over Project Marvel reflects ongoing tension between the Mayor and the City Council regarding public spending and civic events.

   What is confirmed

   • Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones wants a citywide vote on the city's funding for a new downtown Spurs arena within Project Marvel.
   • A majority of council members are publicly against putting the Spurs arena vote on the November ballot.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Voters are split on the proposition to hold a second vote on Spurs arena funding in November.

   What to watch next

   • The final City Council vote on whether to place the arena funding proposition on the November ballot.
   • Public comments or town hall results regarding Project Marvel funding.
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   2. www.sacurrent.com — San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones wants city taxpayers to have vote on Project Marvel
   3. www.ksat.com — Mayor Jones lacks votes to get second Spurs arena vote onto November ballot
   4. www.ksat.com — Voters split on proposition to hold second vote on Spurs arena funding in November
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2. 45d ago

   San Antonio City Council Opposes Mayor's Call to Cancel Ye Concert

   Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones wants to cancel Kanye West's July 4 show at the Alamodome due to his history of hate speech. A majority of the City Council does not support this move. Six council members stated that canceling the event would be censorship.

   What's confirmed:

   • Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is pushing for the cancellation of Kanye West's July 4 concert at the Alamodome.
   • A majority of San Antonio City Council members do not support canceling the concert.
   • Six City Council members argued that canceling the show would constitute censorship.
   • The Alamodome is a city-run venue.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The San Antonio show is one of only five tour dates by the rapper in the United States.
   • The U.K. government banned Ye from entering the country in April to perform at the Wireless Festival.
   • Several of the rapper's shows were canceled in Europe.
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   9. Majority of San Antonio City Council signs letter opposing cancellation ...
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3. 54d ago

   San Antonio Mayor Calls for Cancellation of Ye's July 4 Concert

   Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is urging the cancellation of Kanye West's planned July 4 performance at the Alamodome. The mayor cited the artist's history of antisemitic remarks and hate speech as reasons for the request. Tickets for the event are currently available on Ticketmaster.

   What's confirmed:

   • San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones supports canceling Ye's July 4 concert at the Alamodome.
   • Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones expressed her opinions regarding the concert on social media on Saturday, June 20.
   • The mayor cited the musician's history of hate speech and antisemitic remarks as the reason for the cancellation request.
   • The Alamodome is a city-funded venue.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Tickets for the concert range from $127.50 for standard admission to $1,461.25 for the YE Front Row Experience.
   • The Alamodome can accommodate more than 70,000 people with an in-the-round concert layout.
   • Ye is scheduled to perform at Chicago's Soldier Field in September.
   • The concert is expected to draw a record crowd.
   • Some Ye fans are angry about the mayor's stance while others agree with her.
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