2026-13 • OrdinancesCity of Mercedes (Hidalgo County)

Consideration and possible action on Ordinance 2026-01 Ordering an Election for May 2, 2026

Presented in: City of Mercedes - January 20, 2026 on 2026-01-20

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 6.5/10 Impact Weight

FAILED (0 - 0)

“Motion to approve Item #2026-13: Consideration and possible action on Ordinance 2026-01 Ordering an Election for May 2, 2026”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Consideration and possible action on Ordinance 2026-01 Ordering an Election for May 2, 2026

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.5/10). 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.