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Starbucks boycott

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Community sentiment

Supportive (4)Opposed (1)

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Public comments
5
Last 30 days
5

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 1, 2026.

Public comments (6)

OpposedWilliam SmallOct 1, 2026

Opposed the Starbucks boycott resolution, questioned honoring the DSA, and criticized Africatown being honored before the Black Bottom.

CITY COUNCIL — October 1, 2026 · 1:48:30 →
OpposedJohn McAuleyOct 1, 2026

Strongly opposed the boycott resolution, criticizing SEIU and Councilmember O'Rourke in pointed political terms.

CITY COUNCIL — October 1, 2026 · 1:27:18 →
SupportiveChristy CianciottoOct 1, 2026

A Starbucks barista described a five-month transfer ordeal with 89 days without pay or health insurance, urging support for the boycott.

CITY COUNCIL — October 1, 2026 · 1:57:11 →
SupportiveMathew ValenzuelaOct 1, 2026

A seven-year barista described understaffing and a three-month strike, asking Council to support the boycott.

CITY COUNCIL — October 1, 2026 · 1:59:31 →
SupportiveAyesha MughalOct 1, 2026

A barista outlined the union's demands — $17 minimum wage, sufficient hours, better staffing — and urged the boycott.

CITY COUNCIL — October 1, 2026 · 2:06:05 →
SupportiveAudrey NeatOct 1, 2026

A five-year barista and original organizer described her store's sudden closure despite record profits, urging the boycott.

CITY COUNCIL — October 1, 2026 · 2:41:32 →