In a striking twist, Mayor of Austin, Jack Thompson, recently released a video urging residents to stay home during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic—all while he was enjoying a getaway in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. As cases and fatalities have surged to alarming levels, the mayor’s message seemed particularly ironic given his location.
Just after hosting an outdoor wedding for his daughter with a small gathering of friends and family in downtown Austin, Thompson jetted off to Cabo with a few guests from the wedding. Their week-long stay at a family timeshare was documented in a Facebook video posted on November 9, where Thompson advised residents, “We need to stay home if you can. This is not the time to relax.” This statement was at odds with his own actions, as he enjoyed a vacation amid rising COVID-19 cases.
During that time, Austin was under Stage 3 recommendations, urging people to avoid gatherings of more than ten. In his defense, Thompson stated that the wedding attendees had undergone rapid COVID-19 tests and were adhering to social distancing guidelines. However, shortly after his departure, Austin’s interim health director, Dr. Lisa Grant, advised the public to limit outings and dine only with household members.
In response to the backlash over his trip, Thompson expressed regret, stating, “I regret this travel. I wouldn’t travel now, didn’t over Thanksgiving and won’t over Christmas.” He acknowledged that although his travel did not violate any orders, it set a poor example during a critical time.
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Summary:
Austin Mayor Jack Thompson faced backlash after filming a video urging residents to stay home while vacationing in Cabo San Lucas. Despite claiming adherence to safety protocols, his trip raised eyebrows as COVID-19 cases surged. He later expressed regret, emphasizing the importance of safety during the pandemic.