Laredo Mayoral Contenders: Water Infrastructure and Health Define 100-Day Agendas
Five candidates outline distinct plans for the city's first three months as early voting continues in Webb County.
By Harper Foster ·
The Laredo mayoral race features five candidates who have outlined specific priorities for their first 100 days in office. Early voting in Webb County has already attracted nearly 14,000 voters as of October 22.
The candidates include incumbent Mayor Dr. Victor Trevino, District 8 Councilwoman Alyssa Cigarroa, customs broker J.D. Gonzalez, former Council Member Alfonso "Poncho" Casso, and Jorge Garza. Four of the five provided detailed agendas, focusing on health, unity, business growth, and water security.
Mayor Trevino identified public health as his primary objective, specifically for children. He stated, "We need to ensure that our youth are taken care of. Have the ability to have medical services." He argued that a healthy pediatric and adolescent population will determine the city's future demographic makeup.
Councilwoman Cigarroa proposed a strategy centered on unifying the city council. Her plan involves assessing the needs of every district before establishing a shared vision. She said she would work backwards from that shared understanding to set policy.
J.D. Gonzalez focused on economic growth and water infrastructure. He pledged to review the city's water system master plan and address existing pressure and flow issues. He also proposed speeding up the permitting process to maintain business momentum.
Alfonso Casso placed water at the top of his list. He proposed drilling wells on public school land to generate revenue for students. For the long term, he advocated for a "Gulf water triangle" to secure an alternative water source. Jorge Garza did not respond to requests for comment on his priorities.
