{"id":888700,"date":"2026-06-24T04:41:13","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T04:41:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/888700\/"},"modified":"2026-06-24T04:41:13","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T04:41:13","slug":"san-antonio-councilwoman-misty-spears-accepted-free-tickets-to-yes-alamodome-show-mayor-jones-says","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/888700\/","title":{"rendered":"San Antonio Councilwoman Misty Spears accepted free tickets to Ye\u2019s Alamodome show, Mayor Jones says"},"content":{"rendered":"

SAN ANTONIO<\/strong> \u2013 San Antonio District 9 Councilwoman Misty Spears accepted free tickets to Ye\u2019s upcoming Alamodome concert, Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones confirmed to KSAT, as the city debates whether the show should happen at all.<\/p>\n

During KSAT\u2019s 6 O\u2019Clock Q&A, Jones said a city staff member sent an email to the mayor and all councilmembers offering free tickets to the rapper\u2019s show.<\/p>\n

\u201cCouncilwoman Spears said, \u2018I\u2019ll take three tickets,\u2019\u201d Jones told KSAT anchor Ernie Zuniga.<\/p>\n

Watch the full interview below: <\/b><\/p>\n

Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, is scheduled to perform on July 4 at the city-funded downtown stadium for a concert that is expected to bring a record crowd<\/a>. <\/p>\n

The concert has drawn backlash from the mayor and other elected officials, including some who gathered at the Holocaust Memorial Museum on Tuesday to denounce Ye for his antisemitic comments.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen we are thinking in using the peoples\u2019 resources, I think it\u2019s extremely important that we are much more thoughtful about the message that we send when we invest their time, their energy and their resources into providing somebody a platform who has years\u2019 worth of hate speech and antisemitic rhetoric,\u201d Jones said.<\/p>\n

In a statement<\/a> written \u201cwhile visiting Israel,\u201d Spears agreed with the council\u2019s stance on denouncing antisemitism. However, the councilwoman said it\u2019s \u201cequally important\u201d to be committed to the Constitution.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat commitment cannot depend on whether we agree with someone\u2019s views,\u201d Spears said. \u201cThe First Amendment protects offensive speech, not just popular speech. Unless laws have been broken or there are credible threats to public safety, government should not be in business of using its authority to suppress speech based on viewpoint.\u201d<\/p>\n

On Tuesday night, her office said in a statement to KSAT that the councilwoman had accepted the tickets for a staff member and guest.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt that time, she was unaware of Ye\u2019s antisemitic comments and hateful rhetoric,\u201d the statement said. \u201cAs soon as she became aware of those statements, Councilwoman Spears immediately and unequivocally condemned them and declined the tickets. The tickets were never received, and no one from her office will attend the event.\u201d<\/p>\n

In a separate City Council statement<\/a> posted Tuesday \u2014 signed by Spears, along with Jalen McKee-Rodriguez (D2), Sukh Kaur (D1), Teri Castillo (D5), Marina Alderete Gavito (D7) and Marc Whyte (D10) \u2014 the councilmembers said \u201cthe City does not endorse his (Ye\u2019s) rhetoric by allowing use of a public venue.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe can condemn hate without resorting to censorship, which could set a precedent toward limiting expression based on objectionable viewpoints,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n

While the mayor said has acknowledged she does not have the six City Council votes<\/a> needed to cancel the concert, she has pushed back on colleagues who cited potential legal costs as a reason not to act. <\/p>\n

\u201cThe contract is very clear. There is no cancellation fee,\u201d Jones said.<\/p>\n

The mayor also said city staff amended a contract to prohibit Ye from performing his song \u201cHeil Hitler\u201d and selling merchandise featuring swastikas. <\/p>\n

\u201cThe fact that we even had to ask for those things is ludicrous,\u201d Jones said.<\/p>\n

Read Councilwoman Misty Spears\u2019 full statement below:<\/b><\/p>\n

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\u201cWhile visiting Israel, I\u2019ve been reminded of both the resilience of the Jewish people and the importance of confronting antisemitism wherever it appears. It is important to me that my hometown understands where I stand on this issue. District 9 is home to a robust Jewish community, and I will always ensure their safety and wellbeing is valued and protected.<\/p>\n

\u201cLet me be clear: antisemitism is evil. It is hateful, divisive, and has no place in our community. Kanye West\u2019s (Ye) repeated antisemitic rhetoric deserves to be condemned without hesitation.<\/p>\n

\u201cEqually important is our commitment to the Constitution. That commitment cannot depend on whether we agree with someone\u2019s views. The First Amendment protects offensive speech, not just popular speech. Unless laws have been broken or there are credible threats to public safety, government should not be in business of using its authority to suppress speech based on viewpoint.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe proper response to hateful ideas is to speak out against them, support those they target, and uphold the constitutional freedoms that protect every American. We can stand firmly against antisemitism while also standing firmly for the Constitution. Those principals are not in conflict. They are, in fact, what makes our country strong.<\/p>\n

\u201cGoing forward, I will advocate for San Antonio to be thoughtful about the entertainers and events the City chooses to promote, sponsor, or partner with. San Antonio should thrive to welcome artists who bring people together- not those whose public platforms are built on antisemitism, racism, or other forms of hate. We can make those choices without compromising the constitutional rights that belong to every American.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m grateful to those who join me in standing alongside our Jewish community and rejecting the hateful messages promoted by this entertainer.\u201d<\/p>\n

Misty Spears, District 9 Councilmember<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Read the full statement from Spears\u2019 office below:<\/b><\/p>\n

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\u201cCouncilwoman Spears initially indicated she would accept complimentary tickets for a staff member and a guest. At that time, she was unaware of Ye\u2019s antisemitic comments and hateful rhetoric. As soon as she became aware of those statements, Councilwoman Spears immediately and unequivocally condemned them and declined the tickets. The tickets were never received, and no one from her office will attend the event. Councilwoman Spears\u2019 position has been clear and consistent: there is no place for antisemitism or hate speech in San Antonio. She unequivocally condemns both and remains committed to standing against hatred in all its forms.\u201d<\/p>\n

Office of Misty Spears<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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