Supporters of San Antonio Justice Charter accuse city attorney Andy Segovia of undermining democracy

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Ananda Tomas, executive director of police reform advocacy group Act 4 SA, accuses city attorney Andy Segovia of"undermining democracy" during a press conference at City Hall on Monday.

"We are tired of him subverting our will," said Ananda Tomas, executive director of police reform advocacy group Act 4 SA, during a press conference in front of City Hall."He shot down paid sick leave, he shot down cite-and-release and now he's coming after the SA Justice Charter. It is time for him to side with the people."

In a statement emailed to the Current, Segovia said that in his work providing legal advice to city officials, he's obligated to give sound advice mitigating legal risks for the city.I have met those obligations with respect to the proposed City Charter amendments.," he said."We continue to stick to the facts and the law. A City Charter amendment cannot change State law.

 

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