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Council staffer accused by mayor of leaking information departs City Hall
Summary by Terrell Hills News Editorial Desk Garrett Brnger, Dillon Collier , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· July 8, 2026
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Key points James Branch, the Chief of Staff for District 7, left his position with the City of San Antonio on Monday. Further details about the situation are available from KSAT 12, including a letter from Branch and the mayor's memo.
A City Council staffer has departed City Hall to work in the private sector. James Branch, the Chief of Staff for District 7, left his position with the City of San Antonio on Monday.
His departure follows a memo from Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones, which suggested Branch may have leaked information about her security. The mayor had also stated that Branch failed to comply with a police investigation into the leak.
Further details about the situation are available from KSAT 12, including a letter from Branch and the mayor's memo.
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Category: government Published: July 8, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio Reading time: 1 min
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