City & town

Mayor of Laredo

Vote for: 1
Candidates: 5
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The mayor presides over Laredo City Council, which passes city ordinances and adopts the city budget and tax rate.

Nonpartisan. Alyssa Cigarroa is the District VIII council member (City of Laredo council directory).

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JD Gonzalez

No party listed

Customs broker

The gist

Proposes faster permits, lower permit fees and business incentives.
Supports investing in infrastructure, water systems and healthcare.

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Proposes faster permits, lower permit fees and business incentives.
Mayoral candidates outline priorities at Kiwanis forum
News coverage · Laredo Morning Times · lmtonline.com
“proposed speeding up the process, reducing permitting fees and expanding incentives to attract new businesses”
Supports investing in infrastructure, water systems and healthcare.
JD Gonzalez outlines vision for Laredo mayoral campaign
News 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”

Jorge A. Garza

No party listed

The gist

No documented position found.

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Poncho Casso

No party listed

Former Laredo City Council member

The gist

Proposes lower taxes and a budget focused on core services.
Pledges a line-by-line review of city contracts.
Supports speeding up city permits for new businesses.
Proposes drilling for water on city-owned land.

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Proposes lower taxes and a budget focused on core services.
Mayoral candidates outline priorities at Kiwanis forum
News coverage · Laredo Morning Times · lmtonline.com
“lower taxes and focus the budget on core services such as police, fire protection and water”
Pledges a line-by-line review of city contracts.
Mayoral candidates outline priorities at Kiwanis forum
News coverage · Laredo Morning Times · lmtonline.com
“he would review city contracts line by line”
Supports speeding up city permits for new businesses.
Mayoral candidates outline priorities at Kiwanis forum
News coverage · Laredo Morning Times · lmtonline.com
“delays make it difficult to open a business in Laredo”
Proposes drilling for water on city-owned land.
Mayoral candidates outline priorities at Kiwanis forum
News coverage · Laredo Morning Times · lmtonline.com
“the city should explore drilling on land it already owns, including public school property”

Alyssa Cigarroa

No party listed

Laredo City Council member, District VIII

The gist

Proposes a public accountability dashboard for the city.
Supports vetting new water sources for cost and sustainability.
Supports basing city projects on priorities and public input.

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Proposes a public accountability dashboard for the city.
Mayoral candidates outline priorities at Kiwanis forum
News coverage · Laredo Morning Times · lmtonline.com
“She also called for a public accountability dashboard”
Supports vetting new water sources for cost and sustainability.
Mayoral candidates outline priorities at Kiwanis forum
News coverage · Laredo Morning Times · lmtonline.com
“future water sources should be quantified, sustainable and affordable before the city commits to them”
Supports basing city projects on priorities and public input.
Mayoral candidates outline priorities at Kiwanis forum
News coverage · Laredo Morning Times · lmtonline.com
“future projects should be based on clear priorities, public input and measurable results”

Victor D. Trevino

No party listedIncumbent

Mayor of Laredo; physician

The gist

Pledges added water supply and replacement of aging lines.
Supports establishing a pediatric hospital in Laredo.
Supports international bridge expansion at the Port of Laredo.
Pledges continued support for public safety and health care access.
Supports changes to the city manager selection process.

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Pledges added water supply and replacement of aging lines.
Mayoral candidates outline priorities at Kiwanis forum
News coverage · Laredo Morning Times · lmtonline.com
“Trevino said his water strategy includes securing additional supplies, replacing aging water lines, improving system reliability and protecting residents from unnecessary costs.”
Supports establishing a pediatric hospital in Laredo.
Laredo Mayor Dr. Victor Trevino announces campaign for second term
News coverage · Laredo Morning Times · lmtonline.com
“including efforts to establish a pediatric hospital in Laredo”
Supports international bridge expansion at the Port of Laredo.
Laredo Mayor Dr. Victor Trevino announces campaign for second term
News coverage · Laredo Morning Times · lmtonline.com
“the recent approval of two presidential permits tied to international bridge expansion, which he said will strengthen the Port of Laredo”
Pledges continued support for public safety and health care access.
Laredo Mayor Dr. Victor Trevino announces campaign for second term
News coverage · Laredo Morning Times · lmtonline.com
“He pledged to continue supporting public safety, expanding health care access and creating opportunities for future generations.”
Supports changes to the city manager selection process.
Laredo Mayor Dr. Victor Trevino announces campaign for second term
News coverage · Laredo Morning Times · lmtonline.com
“his administration has also emphasized transparency in city government, including changes to the city manager selection process”

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