Today, the San Jose City Council voted against Mayor Liccardo’s request to travel later this week to Qatar. The item was pulled from consent by Councilmember Dev Davis. It’s unclear if he was planning to travel with staff or family. Qatar embraces discriminatory policies that are anti-worker, anti-gay, and misogynistic. In addition to the women on the city council, Mahan and Peralez also voted no. The majority agreed this trip was not a good use of time, nor an accurate reflection of San Jose’s inclusive values. Read more HERE.
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