If elected to a second term, there are several priorities I want to continue focusing on for District 6 and the City of Laredo.

First, water. We always need to start with water. The city is making important progress toward securing both a secondary water source and an emergency water source.

At the same time, we are investing millions of dollars into replacing aging water lines and utilities infrastructure across the city. Those efforts must continue. Infrastructure may not always be glamorous, but it is essential to the long-term future, growth, and economic stability of Laredo.

Second, I want to continue paving as many streets as possible while also making our street maintenance and asphalt preservation efforts permanent.

We cannot continue operating with a “fix it after it fails” mentality. Preventative maintenance allows our streets to last longer, protects taxpayer investments, and helps us avoid even more expensive repairs in the future.

From a District 6 perspective, one of my biggest goals is making sure I do not leave office without securing the land and funding pathway for the long-awaited District 6 recreation center.

There is real momentum right now. Several conversations and opportunities are actively in the works, and I believe there is growing support on the City Council to finally make this happen. But we are going to need the community involved every step of the way to help push this project across the finish line.

District 6 is currently the only district in the city without a dedicated indoor recreation and gathering space for residents. We also do not have a branch library. Given the size of our district, the amount of residential property taxes generated here, the extreme Laredo heat, and the overwhelming feedback we’ve received from residents, I believe District 6 deserves that investment.

In community needs surveys, a recreation center has consistently ranked as one of the top priorities among District 6 residents. Our youth, elderly residents, working families, and retirees all deserve a safe and accessible place to gather, exercise, learn, and build community.

Right now, the city is conducting an indoor recreation feasibility study that will help identify where a future recreation center should be located and how we can improve indoor recreational opportunities citywide. In the upcoming budget cycle, I hope to secure funding for initial design and planning work so we can begin moving from conversation to action.

My focus has always been on practical improvements that make a real difference in people’s daily lives.

That means continuing to improve infrastructure, planning responsibly for growth, and making sure District 6 receives the investments and attention it deserves.

    • Finalize at least two additional long-term water sources to diversify Laredo's water supply.

    • Continue advancing emergency and secondary water source projects.

    • Position Laredo for decades of sustainable growth and economic development.

    • Continue investing in water lines, treatment facilities, pumps, storage, and system upgrades.

    • Improve reliability, reduce water loss, and strengthen the City's water system.

    • Complete planning and secure funding for a modern recreation center serving families, children, seniors, and community organizations.

    • Build a lasting community asset for future generations.

    • Expand street maintenance, resurfacing, and preservation programs.

    • Continue investing in neighborhood streets and infrastructure.

    • Protect taxpayer investments by maintaining roads before they fail.

    • Connect North Central Park to the Shiloh Trail system.

    • Expand hike-and-bike trails throughout District 6 and across Laredo.

    • Develop new neighborhood parks in growing areas such as Harmony Hills and the Coves at Winfield.

    • Create a new west entrance and additional parking area for North Central Park.

    • Complete the remaining phases of the Springfield Extension.

    • Expand sidewalks and pedestrian connectivity.

    • Continue reducing traffic congestion through targeted infrastructure improvements.

    • Address the feral hog overpopulation and reduce damage to neighborhoods and private property.

    • Strengthen noise and nuisance ordinances.

    • Continue improving neighborhood safety and livability.

    • Modernize city ordinances and development standards.

    • Improve long-term infrastructure planning.

    • Ensure Laredo remains competitive and prepared for future growth.

    • Expand utility incentives for xeriscaping, turf replacement, and water-efficient landscaping.

    • Encourage conservation while reducing long-term strain on the City's water supply.