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City Councilmember Ruben Diaz Sr. Rejects Calls To Resign Over Recent Anti-Gay Comments

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Jake Offenhartz

Published Feb 11, 2019

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Ruben Diaz Sr. is also an outspoken advocate against pro-choice legislation.

 

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