City Council members’ frustration with Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones — and one another — was apparent Thursday during a debate over the creation of an advisory committee to get San Antonians’ opinions of the planned downtown sports and entertainment district.
Thursday was the first council meeting since council’s July recess, and less than a week after Jones released a memo saying San Antonio voters should decide whether the city contributes to what would be the district’s crown jewel: a $1.3 billion arena for the Spurs.
A majority of the 10-member council opposes the idea, which was apparent during a spat between Jones and Councilwoman Phyllis Viagran over whether a draft financing plan outlining the city’s contribution had been “executed.”…