District 4 Council Member· 2024-2028
Ricardo "Rick" Garza
Laredo
About
Ricardo 'Rick' Garza's platform centers on essential infrastructure improvements, specifically focusing on water utility upgrades and road maintenance within District 4. His priorities reflect a commitment to addressing the immediate physical needs of his constituents through active project oversight and community engagement.
Campaign promises (2)
- infrastructureGarza is committed to overseeing the completion of the Jefferson water line project to improve local utility infrastructure.Related votes
- infrastructureGarza supports the ongoing road improvement efforts on Kearney Street to enhance neighborhood connectivity and safety.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 25
- Total speaking time
- 3:28:17
- Avg per meeting
- 8:20
- Segments
- 4907
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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 (27)
Motions Garza 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.
- secondedpassed 7-02026-07-27
Motion to approve Final Reading of Ordinances 45-52.
- secondedpassed 0-02026-07-27
Motion to deny.
- movedpassed 7-02026-06-26
Motion to approve.
- movedpassed 7-02026-06-26
26-C-106 Discussion with possible action to allocate $150,000 from District 4 Priority Funds to the Lupita Cortez Memorial Community Wellness & Recreation & Complex at the Lyon Water Tanks; and any matter incident thereto
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 9-02026-06-15
Motion to table and bring back on the following City Council meeting.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-06-15
Motion to approve Appointments 9-16, while amending number 12 to read " Municipal Hospital Authority Ad-Hoc Committee.
- secondedpassed 9-02026-06-01
Utilities Compliance Measures
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 6-02026-06-01
Motion to adjourn at 9:48 p.m.
- secondedpassed 6-02026-06-01
Motion to send this letter with these points to Commissioner.
- movedpassed 6-02026-06-01
Motion to table and bring back on the following City Council meeting.
- secondedpassed 6-02026-06-01
Motion to approve.
- secondedpassed 6-02026-06-01
Motion to table items 62-63 and bring back on the following City Council meeting.
- secondedpassed 7-02026-05-04
Motion to close and introduce and bring back on the following City Council meeting.
- secondedpassed 7-02026-05-04
Motion to table and bring back on the following City Council meeting.
- secondedpassed2026-05-04
Motion to approve.
- secondedpassed 7-02026-05-04
Motion to approve final reading of ordinances #19-33 with the exception of #32.
- movedpassed2026-05-04
Motion to approve.
- secondedpassed2026-05-04
Motion to approve the Consent agenda items 35-56, with the exception of items 48, 49.
- secondedpassed 7-32026-05-04
Motion to deny.
- secondedpassed 8-02026-04-20
Motion to approve 60-61.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Garza 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.