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Kirby councilmember removed from meeting by police after questioning city officials
By Daniela Ibarra, Eddie Latigo at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· July 10, 2026
· 3 min read
A Kirby city councilmember was escorted out of city hall by police after her fellow councilmembers voted to expel her without publicly explaining why, according to footage of the meeting posted by the city. Councilmember Susan Street was elected last year. The councilmembers represent about 8,000...
Key takeaway During the July 9 meeting, council discussed an agenda item about the Texas Water Development Board.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
The removal of Councilmember Susan Street from a Kirby city council meeting raises questions about transparency and accountability in local government. As a representative of about 8,000 residents, Street's actions were aimed at ensuring that city officials provide complete information to councilmembers, particularly those who do not have daily access to the city manager's office. The fact that Street's questions often go unanswered and that she was expelled from the meeting without a publicly stated reason suggests a lack of openness in the city's decision-making process. This incident may have implications for the relationships between councilmembers and city officials, as well as for the city's ability to effectively serve its residents. The fact that this is not the first time Street has been targeted by her fellow councilmembers also suggests a deeper dynamic at play in the city's government, one that will likely be closely watched by residents and other local officials in the coming days.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? A Kirby city councilmember was escorted out of city hall by police after her fellow councilmembers voted to expel her without publicly explaining why, according to footage of the meeting posted by the city. Councilmember Susan Street was elected last year. The councilmembers represent about 8,000...
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