Support for San Jose Councilmember Omar Torres continues to erode as the Santa Clara County Democratic Party has joined in the calls for the District 3 representative to resign.
San Jose City Councilmember Omar Torres listens to a question following a rally in front of San Jose City Hall to express concerns over Mayor Matt Mahan’s plan to reallocate Measure E funds in downtown San Jose, Calif., on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. Embattled San Jose City Councilmember Omar Torres’ political support continues to crumble as the Santa Clara County Democratic Party joined in the calls for the District 3 representative to resign.
“Councilmember Torres has admitted, through a representative, to having sent explicit messages about sex with minors,” the statement released Tuesday night read. “Councilmember Torres’ admitted conduct has rendered him unable to represent and serve his constituents and disqualifies him from continued service on the City Council. We join other community leaders in calling on Councilmember Torres to resign now.
Torres has continued to proclaim his innocence while his legal representative attributed the text messages to fantasy and role play — not real-world action—but residents, public officials, and prominent business and political organizations no longer believe he can effectively hold office.include San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, the remaining members of the City Council, the San Jose Chamber of Commerce and the San Jose Downtown Association.
After gathering the initial 250 signatures required, it will take 5,289 signatures to place a recall question on a ballot should Torres not step down earlier.
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