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 (10)(Development)
Residential and Commercial Subdivisions & Master Plans
Not specified in the posted materials.
Data Center Development
Potential long-term impacts on industrial tax base versus municipal resource consumption.
District 8 Special Election
Estimated at approximately $60,000 for holding a standalone special election.
Industrial and commercial growth on the south and east sides
Not specified in the posted materials.
riverfront development
This could mean new businesses and attractions, potentially boosting local spending.
Federal CDBG and HOME Funding for Neighborhoods
Generates approximately $4 million annually in federal grant funding for local housing and infrastructure projects.
Iturbide Street Improvements and Landscaping
Project costs include a proposed $1,200 budget for an informational graphic sign.
Municipal Annexation Tracts
Annexation expands the city's tax base and extends municipal service obligations.
Residential Growth in District I
Infrastructure investments and housing market expansion tied to new subdivision phases.
Mini-Storage Expansion on Bartlett Avenue
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 (18)
Recorded while Garza was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Authorization to Explore Economic Development Corporation Tools
26-2024 Consideration to authorize the City Manager to execute a Work Authorization #2 between the City of Laredo and Webb County Drainage District No. 1 for the Emergency Repairs at Southern Development - Midtown Oil Patch Road with an…
Economic Development Agreement Amendment - Laredo Outlet Shoppes
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend Community Development Department’s FY2026-2027 budget by $250,000 for TVC fund...
An Ordinance... consolidating Planning and Zoning Department and Building Development Services Division, creating Development Services Department...
Consideration to authorize water utility service and controlled development agreement with TDB World Industrial Park LLC...
Creation of Development Services Department Ordinance
26-C-131 Status update on the development and construction of four pickle ball courts at Jovita Idar Park; and any matter incident thereto.
2026-O-143 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the Community Development Department, subject to the approval of the City Manager and/or his designee, to administratively establish, revise, and adjust…
26-1470 Authorizing the City Manager to negotiate the terms and conditions for the provision of potable water service to World Logistics Park, an approximately 605-acre industrial development located outside the City limits and within Webb…
Planned Unit Development Overlay for Apartments
Regional Water Development Initiative
2026-R-136 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas approving a Chapter 380 Agreement between the City of Laredo and LITOS Texas, LLC., pursuant to an economic development incentive under Chapter 380 of the Texas Local…
2026-R-134 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, ratifying and authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to the Department of Health and Human Services for the Autism and Other Developmental…
26-1057 Authorizing the allocation of $270,000 from the District V Priority funds for the development and construction of four pickleball courts at Jovita Idar Park. Funding is available in the District V Page 12 of 16 City Council June 1,…
26-854 Consideration to authorize the Utilities Department to submit an application for funding through the Texas Water Development Board’s (TWDB) Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Lead Service Line Replacement (LSLR) Program.…
26-988 Consideration to authorize the Utilities Department to submit an application for funding through the Texas Water Development Board’s (TWDB) Emerging Contaminants for Small or Page 13 of 16 City Council June 1, 2026 A-2026-R-09…
26-C-92 Discussion with possible action on the feasibility of developing RV parking and related infrastructure at the Buena Vista Sports Complex to support large athletic tournaments, serving as an economic development tool, and mitigating…
Voting record (4)(Development)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.