JD Gonzalez
Candidate for Mayor of Laredo
Background
- Occupation
- Customs broker
U.S. Navy veteran (1982–1992) and licensed U.S. customs broker since 1994; chairman of the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America and chair of the Laredo Airport Advisory Board. First run for office.
Documented positions
Economy & jobs
Proposes faster permits, lower permit fees and business incentives.
ReportMayoral candidates outline priorities at Kiwanis forumNews coverage · Laredo Morning Times · lmtonline.com
“proposed speeding up the process, reducing permitting fees and expanding incentives to attract new businesses”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports investing in infrastructure, water systems and healthcare.
ReportJD Gonzalez outlines vision for Laredo mayoral campaignNews coverage · Laredo Morning Times · lmtonline.com
“strengthening infrastructure and water systems, growing the local economy, creating better jobs and opportunities, expanding access to quality healthcare”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from JD Gonzalez on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- Public safetyNo documented position found.
- Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (4)
- Paper Sample Ballots, Joint General and Special Election, November 3, 2026 (all precincts)
Election filing · Webb County Elections Administration · webbcountytx.gov
- City of Laredo: 2026 Candidates Information (names in ballot order)
Election filing · City of Laredo City Secretary · cityoflaredo.com
- Mayoral candidates outline priorities at Kiwanis forum
News coverage · Laredo Morning Times · lmtonline.com
- JD Gonzalez outlines vision for Laredo mayoral campaign
News coverage · Laredo Morning Times · lmtonline.com
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