City of Laredo
Council Member, District 3
Melissa R Cigarroa
Nonpartisan Incumbent- On ballot as
- Melissa R Cigarroa
- Current role
- Laredo City Council Member, District 3 (since November 21, 2022) (per Ballotpedia)
- Background
- Executive Director, Imaginarium of South Texas (2007–2012, almost 5 years) (per city biography)
- President, Board of Directors, Rio Grande International Study Center (2018–2022, 4 years) (per city biography)
- Member, No Border Wall Coalition and Clean Air Laredo Coalition (per city biography)
- Experience
- Not found
- Top priorities
- Announcing her re-election campaign: "I think Laredo is primed to grow and thrive, but it does require leadership."
- "I think I have a reputation now for doing my homework, investigating all of the many issues that come before Council"
- A main goal: continue improving quality of life, especially for District 3 residents (per KGNS)
- Tidbits
- Property taxes and budget: On the city's efficiency study (February 2026): "how can the city make sure it is being responsible with taxpayer dollars and also laying down a path for sustainability in our operations"
- Growth and infrastructure: Announcing her re-election campaign: "I think Laredo is primed to grow and thrive, but it does require leadership."
- Flooding and drainage: No public statement found
- Public safety: On police license-plate cameras (August 2026): "I would not have considered myself a big proponent of cameras" but "they do make a difference in allowing police to do their work more effectively and efficiently."
- Endorsements
- None found in our research
- Campaign website
- Not found
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