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2026-19 • Regular AgendaCity of Mercedes (Hidalgo County)
Consideration and possible action to approve the surplus and donation of Mercedes Fire Department protective equipment (fire gear) to the City’s sister city, Ramos Arizpe, Mexico
Presented in: City of Mercedes - January 20, 2026 on 2026-01-20
Official Roll-Call Vote
Restrains Gov't • 2.8/10 Impact Weight
FAILED (0 - 0)
“Motion to approve Item #2026-19: Consideration and possible action to approve the surplus and donation of Mercedes Fire Department protective equipment (fire gear) to the City’s sister city, Ramos Arizpe, Mexico”
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
Consideration and possible action to approve the surplus and donation of Mercedes Fire Department protective equipment (fire gear) to the City’s sister city, Ramos Arizpe, Mexico
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.8/10). 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.