Andy Segovia has served in the position since 2016.
SAN ANTONIO — A coalition of five City Council members – amounting to half of the governing body –is seeking a meeting to “discuss suitability” of Andy Segovia, who has served as San Antonio’s head attorney since 2016.
The meeting is being pursued by council members Melissa Cabello Havrda of District 6; Marina Alderete-Gavito of District 7; Teri Castillo of District 5; Jalen McKee-Rodriguez of District 2; and Marc Whyte of District 10. They say the city should consider “a change in leadership” within the city attorney’s office.
According to a memo sent to City Manager Erik Walsh, the council members point to what they call “significant inconsistencies and a demonstrated lack of transparency in his legal opinions, which have caused delays and unpredictability” impacting “the council’s ability to make timely and well-informed plans and decisions.”
“Given the pivotal role of the city attorney in advising and representing the City Council and administration, it is imperative that we have full confidence in his ability to execute his duties with diligence and effectiveness,” the memo states. “Regrettably, it is evident that this confidence has been compromised.”
Segovia leads an office with 50-plus lawyers, having been hired to serve as city attorney in 2016, according to his bio page. A graduate of UT and Texas A&M, he previously worked on the legal staff of General Motors for 26 years.
Mayor Ron Nirenberg said via a statement to KENS 5 that the memo was “a surprise to everyone.”
“We won’t solve budget issues on the City Hall steps or by attacking city officials,” the mayor added before emphasizing his confidence and support in Segovia. “(He) has exhibited nothing but professionalism, candor and judiciousness in his time as our city attorney.
The five city leaders are expected to discuss their concerns about Segovia at a 3:30 p.m. news conference outside City Hall.
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