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‘We don’t have the votes’: Mayor Jones says it’s unlikely city can cancel Ye’s upcoming Alamodome concert
By Samuel Rocha IV, Alexis Scott, Matthew Craig at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· June 23, 2026
· 5 min read
San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones and other elected officials gathered at the Holocaust Memorial Museum on Tuesday to condemn rap superstar Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, ahead of his concert at the Alamodome.Ye is scheduled to perform on July 4 at the city-funded downtown stadium for a conce...
Key takeaway Ye is scheduled to perform on July 4 at the city-funded downtown stadium for a concert that is expected to draw a record crowd and has sold at least 50,000 tickets in less than a week.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
The call by San Antonio's Jewish community to decline the use of the Alamodome for Ye's concert puts city officials in a difficult position, particularly given the venue's status as a public facility. Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones, Texas State Senator Jose Menendez, and Bexar County Commissioner Grant Moody's attendance at the news conference suggests they are taking the community's concerns seriously. The fact that these leaders have already denounced Ye's previous antisemitic comments indicates a willingness to address the issue, but the decision on the concert venue will be a key test of their commitment. As the situation unfolds, it will be worth watching how city officials balance the need to respect the rights of all individuals with the need to protect and support the local Jewish community. The Alamodome's role as a public venue raises questions about the city's responsibility to ensure that events held there do not promote hate or intolerance.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones and other elected officials gathered at the Holocaust Memorial Museum on Tuesday to condemn rap superstar Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, ahead of his concert at the Alamodome.Ye is scheduled to perform on July 4 at the city-funded downtown stadium for a conce...
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