District 1 Council Member· 2022-2026
Gilbert Gonzalez
Laredo
About
Gilbert Gonzalez's campaign platform centers heavily on addressing critical infrastructure and community needs, specifically highlighting water management and public safety as top priorities for District 1 in Laredo.
Campaign promises (1)
- public-safetyGilbert Gonzalez emphasized water and public safety as key areas of focus during the candidate forum.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 9
- Total speaking time
- 20:39
- Avg per meeting
- 2:18
- Segments
- 384
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Top issues during term (13)(Business Jobs)
Hiring and Workforce Retention
Improving retention and internal promotion could reduce costs associated with recruitment and training.
Public Safety Collective Bargaining
The final cost depends on the outcome of the ongoing contract negotiations.
Commission Leadership and Membership Appointments
None.
Regional Freight Study
The study is estimated to cost $600,000, funded by the MPO, City, and RMA.
Departmental Consolidation and Administrative Efficiency
Efficiency measures aim to streamline municipal operations and reduce unnecessary administrative duplication.
Downtown TIRZ Project Invoices and Financial Updates
Involves review and potential approval of vendor invoices for district projects.
Municipal Civil Service Leadership Elections
Downtown Revitalization and Historic Courthouse Renovation
Financial impacts depend on project estimates and allocated TIRZ funds.
Financial Fraud Prevention and Customer Service Presentation
2026 Laredo International Sister Cities Festival
Free admission and parking for attendees, supported by corporate sponsors including Falcon Bank, Cutco, Medline Industries, Esperanza Homes, and Terracon.
Federal Opportunity Zones 1.0 and 2.0 Presentation
Facilitates federal tax incentives and private capital investment in designated areas.
Downtown Maintenance and Power Washing Services
Involves operational expenditures for cleaning contracts and service plan execution.
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Meeting Schedule
Nominal administrative costs associated with holding public meetings.
Moved or seconded (30)
Motions Gonzalez personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- movedpassed 8-02026-07-28
Motion to adjourn at 1:45 p.m.
- movedpassed 6-02026-06-26
Final Reading of Zoning Ordinances
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-06-15
Motion to approve.
- secondedpassed 6-02026-06-15
Motion to close and introduce and bring back on the following City Council meeting.
- secondedpassed2026-06-15
Motion to approve the consent agenda items 38-56, with the exception of 43.
- secondedpassed 8-02026-06-01
Buena Vista RV Feasibility Study
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 6-02026-06-01
Motion to table and bring back on the following City Council meeting.
- movedpassed 6-02026-06-01
Motion to approve.
- secondedpassed 7-02026-05-21
Motion to adjourn at 5:56 p.m.
- secondedpassed 7-02026-04-29
26-C-68 Discussion with possible action to receive an update on the City's supplemental water supply efforts, including the proposed project with Legacy Water Supply Corporation, and any matters related thereto
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-07
Motion to close and introduce and bring back on the following City Council meeting.
- secondedpassed 7-02026-04-07
Motion to approve appointments 11-14, with the exclusion of #12.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-07
Motion to approve final reading of Ordinances 29-42, with the exception of 32, 38.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-07
Motion to motion to bring back item and bring back on the following City Council meeting.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-07
Motion to second reading.
- secondedpassed 9-02026-04-07
Motion to approve.
- secondedpassed 6-02026-04-07
Motion to approve with the correction to "ratify the submission" as amended.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-07
Motion to close and introduce and bring back on the following City Council meeting.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-07
Motion to close and introduce and bring back on the following City Council meeting.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-07
Motion to close and introduce and bring back on the following City Council meeting.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Gonzalez was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Business Jobs.
Voting record (0)(Business Jobs)
No votes found matching Business Jobs.