Mayor· 2022-2026
Victor D. Treviño
Laredo
About
Mayor Victor D. Treviño's reelection platform centers primarily on continued urban growth and public service for the city of Laredo.
Campaign promises (1)
- developmentMayor Treviño's campaign is focused on growth and public service for a second term.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 48
- Total speaking time
- 8:37:55
- Avg per meeting
- 10:47
- Segments
- 11953
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Top issues during term (20)(General)
Animal Welfare and Cruelty Enforcement
Potential future resource allocation for shared databases or training programs.
Health Insurance Sustainability
Involves a projected $12.4 million healthcare cost increase and adjustments to employee premium contributions.
facility assessment and repairs
Taxpayers could be on the hook for unexpected repair bills depending on what the inspectors find.
bulky item clean-up
It's a free city service, meaning your tax dollars are already covering the cost to haul away your heavy junk.
Border Infrastructure and Flood Safety
Potential costs associated with independent flood studies and mitigation measures.
polling site changes
The city will likely see increased administrative costs to manage and staff four separate sites instead of one.
Hamilton Hotel Infrastructure
The CLMD assessment is 20 cents per $100 of property value, while the Plaza Theater restoration will cost $8.5 million.
Warrant Forgiveness Program
It could save you from hefty fines, towing fees, and sudden arrest costs, though you might still need to pay baseline court fees.
Data Center Development
Protects municipal water and electrical infrastructure from excessive strain.
Border Wall Concerns and Community Impact
This could mean big bucks spent on construction, but also potential economic shifts depending on how it's implemented.
property acquisition
Taxpayers could see unexpected costs pile up down the road due to looming demolition and repair bills for the new properties.
Vallecillo Road Overpass Project
The project faces a significant funding gap, with current estimates reaching approximately $180 million.
multipurpose center project
It's unclear how much this project will cost taxpayers, but it could be a big investment.
misconduct investigation
Local taxpayers take a direct hit since city-owned weapons—purchased with public funds—were allegedly fenced for personal cash.
World Trade Bridge Expansion and Infrastructure Capacity
$25 million federal grant awarded for infrastructure expansion.
public facility opening
Taxpayer dollars funded this massive project, so expect to see that investment in action with new amenities.
mental health facility
While upfront costs fund the new facility, it should save money down the road by cutting back on unnecessary arrests and jail time.
border wall construction
We don't know the cost yet, but building a wall is never cheap.
Border Security Infrastructure
The city argues that alternative security measures are more cost-effective than wall maintenance.
border wall opposition
While no direct costs are mentioned, this opposition could impact federal funding or future development related to border security.
Moved or seconded (10)
Motions Treviño 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.
- movedfailed 4-22026-06-26
26-C-114 Discussion with possible action concerning election administration procedures, candidate filing requirements, election-related standards, and potential amendments to applicable policies, ordinances, or governing documents, and any matters related
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 7-02026-06-26
26-C-113 Discussion with possible action concerning the identification, prioritization, and funding of long-term Capital Improvement Program (CIP) repairs at the Hamilton Hotel, including necessary building deferred maintenance, repairs to the central air
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 9-02026-06-01
Utilities Compliance Measures
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 8-02026-06-01
Buena Vista RV Feasibility Study
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 9-02026-06-01
Motion to instruct and begin the process of seeing as the funding process appropriate and to install the flagpole in line with this direction.
- secondedpassed 7-02026-06-01
Motion to approve the minutes of April 26, 2026, May 18, 2026, May 21, 2026.
- movedpassed 6-02026-05-18
Border Security Technology Support
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 9-02026-04-16
Motion to approve the following: Consent agenda and public reading before Council items. Move Council agenda items to the beginning of the meeting. Take citizen comments at the tim…
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-07
Motion to appoint Yolanda Santos
- movedpassed 7-02026-02-02
Motion to request a workshop were Council can discuss any concerns or details.
Decisions during term (8)
Recorded while Treviño was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
2026-R-255 A Resolution adopting the City of Laredo State Legislative Agenda for the 90th Legislative Session of the Texas Legislature. The agenda provides generalized direction and guides the city's advocacy with legislators and agencies.
Resolution 2026-R-225 (General Fund Employee Separation Reserve)
General Diesel Engine Repairs Contract Renewal
Cisco DNA Service Agreement with General Datatech
26-1565 Consideration to renew contract FY24-076 for the supply of Tack Coat Emulsified Asphalt Oil used in street paving, street construction, and general repair projects for all City departments to: Anderson Columbia, Weslaco, Tx. as the…
Joint General City Election Order
26-495 Staff report with possible action to approve the recommendation for the next City of Laredo Poet Laureate, Xiomarra Milann. This is a two-year appointment. Funding for the $1,500 honorarium is available in General Fund-Library…
26-1059 Discussion with possible action to approve the temporary closure of International Bridge 1 (“Gateway to the Americas”) at the request of the Consulado General de Mexico en Laredo, submitted by Consul General Juan Carlos Mendoza…
Voting record (1)(General)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.