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2. • 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 for the election of a city official for City Council District VIII; designating polling places; providing for publication; and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and enter into contract with the Webb County Elections Office / Administrator or any other elections administrator for the purpose of conducting a Special Election; and any matters relating thereto.

Presented in: City of Laredo City Council on 2026-08-21
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 5.1/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (9 - 0)
“Motion to approve A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, ordering and proclaiming a Special City Election to be held for the election of a city official for City Council District VIII; designating polling places; providing for publication; and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and enter into contract with the Webb County Elections Office / Administrator or any other elections administrator for the purpose of conducting a Special Election; and any matters relating thereto.”
DV
Dr. Victor D. Treviño
Mayor (At-Large)
YES
GG
Gilbert Gonzalez
Councilmember, District 1 (District 1)
YES
R"
Ricardo "Richie" Rangel, Jr.
Councilmember, District 2 (District 2)
YES
MR
Melissa R. Cigarroa
Councilmember, District 3 (District 3)
YES
R"
Ricardo "Rick" Garza
Councilmember, District 4 (District 4)
YES
RG
Ruben Gutierrez, Jr.
Councilmember, District 5 (District 5)
YES
DD
Dr. David Tyler King
Councilmember, District 6 (District 6)
YES
VP
Vanessa Perez
Councilmember, District 7 (District 7)
YES
AC
Alyssa Cigarroa
Councilmember, District 8 (District 8)
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, ordering and proclaiming a Special City Election to be held for the election of a city official for City Council District VIII; designating polling places; providing for publication; and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and enter into contract with the Webb County Elections Office / Administrator or any other elections administrator for the purpose of conducting a Special Election; and any matters relating thereto.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 5.1/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.