City of Laredo
Council Member, District 1
Gilbert Gonzalez
Nonpartisan Incumbent- On ballot as
- Gilbert Gonzalez
- Current role
- Laredo City Council Member, District 1, and Mayor Pro Tempore
- Background
- When he first ran in 2022, told KGNS he was retiring after 24 years of service at the Webb County Youth Village
- Experience
- In office since December 29, 2022 (per Ballotpedia)
- Top priorities
- At an Oct. 6, 2026 city candidate forum: "it's very important to continue working with integrity, ethically and free of corruption"
- Told the forum a secondary water source is a top priority as south Laredo continues to grow (per Laredo Morning Times)
- Pointed at the forum to ongoing projects including Fire Station 16, the planned south Laredo police station and the south Laredo animal shelter (per Laredo Morning Times)
- Tidbits
- Property taxes and budget: No public statement found
- Growth and infrastructure: No public statement found
- Flooding and drainage: No public statement found
- Public safety: No public statement found
- Endorsements
- None found in our research
- Campaign website
- Not found
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