6. • OrdinanceCity of Corpus Christi (Nueces County)

Ordinance ordering a special election to be held on November 3, 2026, in the City of Corpus Christi on the question of continuing the Corpus Christi Crime Control and Prevention District and associated sales tax for 10 years; providing for procedures for holding such election; providing for notice of election and publication thereof; providing for establishment of branch early polling places; designating polling place locations; authorizing a joint election with Nueces County; and enacting provi

Presented in: City of Corpus Christi City Council on 2026-08-11

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 7.3/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (7 - 0)

“Mayor Pro Tem Paxson opened public comment. Marilena Garza, Corpus Christi, TX, spoke. Mayor Pro Tem Paxson closed public comment. City Manager Peter Zanoni and Assistant Police Chief Christopher White responded to Council questions. Council Member Vaughn moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council Member Hernandez. This Ordinance was passed on second reading and approved with the following vote:”

Everett Roy

Councilmember, District 1 (District 1)

YES

“Aye”

Sylvia Campos

Councilmember, District 2 (District 2)

YES

“Aye”

Eric Cantu

Councilmember, District 3 (District 3)

YES

“Aye”

Kaylynn Paxson

Councilmember, District 4 (District 4)

YES

“Aye”

Roland Barrera

Councilmember, At-Large Place 1 (At-Large Place 1)

YES

“Aye”

Mark Scott

Councilmember, At-Large Place 2 (At-Large Place 2)

YES

“Aye”

Carolyn Vaughn

Councilmember, At-Large Place 3 (At-Large Place 3)

YES

“Aye”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Mayor Pro Tem Paxson opened public comment. Marilena Garza, Corpus Christi, TX, spoke. Mayor Pro Tem Paxson closed public comment. City Manager Peter Zanoni and Assistant Police Chief Christopher White responded to Council questions. Council Member Vaughn moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council Member Hernandez. This Ordinance was passed on second reading and approved with the following vote:

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.3/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).