District 5 Council Member· 2024-2028
Ruben Gutierrez, Jr.
Laredo
About
Ruben Gutierrez Jr.'s platform focuses on enhancing the quality of life for Laredo residents through the expansion of local entertainment and recreational opportunities. As a representative for District V, his priorities center on community development and leveraging his background as an outdoorsman to improve city amenities.
Campaign promises (1)
- developmentThe candidate aims to bring more entertainment options to the city of Laredo.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 4
- Total speaking time
- 3:30
- Avg per meeting
- 0:53
- Segments
- 80
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Top issues during term (20)(Public Safety)
emergency preparedness
The city's spending on emergency services will go up to keep these shelters running.
Police Surveillance Technology
An $11.1 million federal grant with no local match requirement.
emergency declaration
City resources will take a hit responding to the emergency, and local businesses near the downtown closures could see a dip in customers today.
Border Wall and Buoy Safety
Financial impact is currently unknown pending expert selection and contract authorization.
City Facility Climate Control
Property-specific improvement costs borne by the applicant.
Pediatric Hospital Advocacy and Healthcare Access
Potential future healthcare facility investments or regional partnership funding requirements.
Youth Gun Violence
The cost of the campaign is to be determined by city management.
Police Department Expansion and Mines Road Substation
Implementation of fiber optics and traffic equipment impacts municipal and state transportation technology spending.
Dangerous Building Demolition at 3820 Sanders Avenue
Property owners may incur demolition or securing costs.
Service Needs Assessment for People with Disabilities
Financial impacts depend on future interlocal agreements and grant or university research funding.
public safety ranking
This safety win could mean more people and businesses want to move here, boosting our local economy.
Medical Under-service and Hospital District
Protects regional healthcare systems from significant daily funding losses.
crime statistics
While overall crime is down, the rise in homicides might mean more resources are needed for public safety.
Employee Suspension Appeal for Utilities Department Inspector
Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Resources
City Council Governance Manual Updates
Null
City Charter Enforcement and Legal Oversight
Requires allocation for outside legal counsel.
Public Health Programs and Safety Initiatives for Youth with Disabilities
Null
Overdose Survivor Referral Program Implementation
Financial impact is not specified.
Police Dispatcher Termination Appeal
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Jr. 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 0-02026-07-27
Motion to deny.
- movedpassed 0-02026-07-27
Motion to deny.
- movedpassed 9-02026-07-27
Motion to table and bring back on the following City Council meeting.
- secondedpassed 0-02026-07-27
Motion to approve.
- movedpassed 8-02026-07-27
Motion to close and introduce and bring back on the following City Council meeting.
- secondedpassed 0-02026-07-27
Motion to close and introduce and bring back on the following City Council meeting.
- 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.
- secondedpassed 8-02026-06-15
Motion to table and bring back on the following City Council meeting.
- secondedpassed 6-02026-06-15
Motion to close and introduce and bring back on the following City Council meeting.
- movedpassed 6-02026-06-15
Motion to close and introduce and bring back on the following City Council meeting.
- movedpassed 5-02026-06-11
26-C-108 Discussion with possible action to review, consider, and approve Page 1 of 2
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 7-02026-06-01
Motion to open Public Hearings.
- movedpassed 7-02026-06-01
Motion to approve.
- movedpassed 6-02026-06-01
Motion to close and introduce and bring back on the following City Council meeting.
- movedpassed 7-02026-05-04
Motion to close and introduce and bring back on the following City Council meeting.
- movedpassed 7-02026-05-04
Motion to table and bring back on the following City Council meeting.
- movedpassed2026-05-04
Motion to approve.
- movedpassed 7-02026-05-04
Motion to approve Appointments to Commissions, Boards, and Committees 14-45.
- movedpassed 7-02026-05-04
Motion to approve final reading of ordinances #19-33 with the exception of #32.
Decisions during term (2)
Recorded while Jr. was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
26-1646 Consideration to authorize a contract with Galls LLC, Lexington, KY, in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00 for the purchase of police uniforms, public safety gear, equipment, and supplies. This annual contract shall utilize the…
An Ordinance... authorizing issuance of approximately $19,650,000 in Tax Notes, Series 2026 for streets, public safety, and municipal buildings...
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
No votes found matching Public Safety.