SAN ANTONIO -- Councilman Greg Brockhouse of District 6 gave notice on Thursday of his intent to motion to amend the airport contract previously approved by City Council, that removed Chick-fil-A in mid-March.
- Council members pressed concern about anti-LGBT stance
- Texas AG opened investigation
- Next council meeting on April 18
The City Council originally decided to remove the restaurant from a list of approved contract vendors during a meeting on March 22.
Some council members expressed concern about adding the fast food chicken restaurant, citing its history of anti-LGBT stances.
Brockhouse originally agreed to remove Chick-Fil-A and replace them with another vendor. Other council members later expressed they had regretted their decision of banning the chain.
The Attorney General of Texas also opened an investigation into the decision.
“Every day the Chick-fil-A removal decision is allowed to stand hurts our reputation nationwide as a welcoming and inclusive city. It sends a message we are anti-faith and we cannot stand by without speaking the truth and standing up for our principles,” Brockhouse said.
The next available council meeting on April 18. If passed and added to the agenda, a vote to reinstate Chick-fil-A may occur on May 2.
“The removal of Chick-fil-A has embarrassed San Antonio. It does not reflect who we are as a community. We have a chance to correct this mistake by reinstating Chick-fil-A and sending a message that we are open for all, open for faith and open for business,” Brockhouse added.
Mayor Ron Nirenberg released a statement on the matter:
"To make up for his complete lack of vision for the future, Councilman Brockhouse is fixating on a fast food subcontract to try and pump up his personal political ambitions. The Council will consider his motion next week, but it’s time to get back to important issues."