3. • Council ItemCity of Laredo (Webb County)

Discussion with possible action and update on City of Laredo budget approval, and any matters related thereto.

Presented in: City of Laredo City Council on 2026-09-14

Meeting Agenda PDF Official Minutes PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 2.3/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (5 - 0)

“Motion to bring back item #16 from the September 8 meeting and untable the item. ”

Gilbert Gonzalez

Councilmember, District 1 (District 1)

YES

“For”

Ricardo "Richie" Rangel, Jr.

Councilmember, District 2 (District 2)

ABSTAIN

“NP”

Melissa R. Cigarroa

Councilmember, District 3 (District 3)

YES

“For”

Ricardo "Rick" Garza

Councilmember, District 4 (District 4)

YES

“For”

Ruben Gutierrez, Jr.

Councilmember, District 5 (District 5)

YES

“For”

Vanessa Perez

Councilmember, District 7 (District 7)

ABSTAIN

“NP”

Alyssa Cigarroa

Councilmember, District 8 (District 8)

YES

“For”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Motion to bring back item #16 from the September 8 meeting and untable the item.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.3/10). 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.