In a memo sent on Friday, Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones said she was placing a censure vote on the agenda considering the new information.
SAN ANTONIO — A special meeting is set for Thursday afternoon to decide whether or not to punish San Antonio Councilwoman Ivalis Meza Gonzalez, who was arrested for allegedly driving while intoxicated 49 days ago.
In a memo sent on Friday, Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones said she was placing a censure vote on the agenda considering the new information.
Mayor Jones didn’t reveal exactly what these new details are, but we did learn Wednesday that the DWI case was refiled, stating Gonzalez’s blood alcohol content was at least twice the legal limit.
The District 8 councilwoman was arrested on July 24 after a San Antonio police officer saw her driving slow on I-10, drifting in and out of the shoulder.
In the arrest warrant, it states that a traffic stop was conducted using different sobriety tests, which Gonzalez failed to pass.
Last month, she released a statement saying she regrets the disappointment she’s caused in the community, and she’ll take full responsibility moving forward and won’t stop working to represent her district.
This is the third city councilmember arrested for DWI in the last three years.
The mayor has suspended Gonzalez from duties until further notice or until more information on the incident is known.
Thursday’s censure vote was announced last Friday, which will be a formal statement of disapproval.
The special meeting will start at 1 p.m.
We’ll continue to follow for updates.