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23. • ResolutionCity of Laredo (Webb County)

A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, ordering and proclaiming a Special City Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026; for: the election of a city official for City Council District VIII; designating polling places; providing for publication; applications for a place on the ballot must be filed by August 20, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.; and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and enter into contract with Webb County Elections Office / Administrator for the purpose o

Presented in: City of Laredo City Council on 2026-08-17
Meeting Agenda PDFOfficial Minutes PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 4.8/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (5 - 2)
“Motion to table and bring back on the following City Council meeting.”
GG
Gilbert Gonzalez
Councilmember, District 1 (District 1)
YES
“For”
R"
Ricardo "Richie" Rangel, Jr.
Councilmember, District 2 (District 2)
YES
“For”
MR
Melissa R. Cigarroa
Councilmember, District 3 (District 3)
NO
“Against”
R"
Ricardo "Rick" Garza
Councilmember, District 4 (District 4)
YES
“For”
RG
Ruben Gutierrez, Jr.
Councilmember, District 5 (District 5)
YES
“For”
VP
Vanessa Perez
Councilmember, District 7 (District 7)
YES
“For”
AC
Alyssa Cigarroa
Councilmember, District 8 (District 8)
NO
“Against”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Motion to table and bring back on the following City Council meeting.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.8/10). 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).