Torres, San Jose

San Jose Councilmember Omar Torres stripped of responsibilities in unanimous vote
San Jose City Councilmember Omar Torres was removed from all of his official appointments on Tuesday as police investigate child sex crime allegations.
San Jose councilmember Omar Torres removed from appointed positions
The San Jose City Council, unanimously along with the mayor, voted on Tuesday to remove Councilman Omar Torres from all of his council duties and assignments amid allegations of child sex crimes.
San Jose city council removes Omar Torres from board and commission appointments amid investigation
San Jose city leaders are expected to take steps Tuesday to remove embattled councilman Omar Torres from his commission and board appointments. Torres is under investigation after he was accused of a sexual relationship with a minor and there are growing calls for him to resign.
San Jose City Council Strips Councilmember Omar Torres of All Appointed Positions
Torres’ council chair was again conspicuously empty, and he continues to be a no-show at various boards and committees.
Embattled San Jose councilman could lose job over absence
San Jose councilman Omar Torres, facing child sex crime allegations, has refused to step down. Critics are calling on the city council to remove Torres from office.
Pivotal meeting set for embattled San Jose Councilman Omar Torres
The controversy surrounding embattled San Jose City Councilman Omar Torres could heat up on Tuesday as the council holds its regular meeting. There is likely to be a discussion on whether or not Torres can govern if he doesn’t show up for city business.
San Jose mayor calls on Omar Torres to resign
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan has joined the resounding calls for Supervisor Omar Torres to resign amid an investigation into alleged child sex crimes.
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UPDATE: San Jose leaders approve embattled colleague’s excused absence
San Jose Councilmember Bien Doan wants proof that his colleague Omar Torres was sick earlier this month, causing him to miss ...
San Jose city leaders approve embattled councilmember’s absence request amidst criminal probe
The San Jose City Council has approved Councilmember Omar Torres’ “illness” excuse for missing its Oct. 8 meeting as a ...
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Mayor Asks City Council to Replace Torres on All Committes, Boards and Commissions
The mayor said that for the past two weeks, Torres has not shown up to any council meetings, community meetings or committees ...
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San Jose leaders excuse embattled councilman's absence, but calls to resign stand
The controversy surrounding embattled San Jose Councilman Omar Torres continues to grow. The city council on Tuesday ...