THE PLAN

Fundamentals first. Results always.

The Laredo Common Sense 3-Point Plan is a governing framework built around the services, affordability, and infrastructure that determine whether Laredo can thrive.

Put the basics first.

Core Functions of Government

Refocus City Hall on reliable infrastructure, public safety, responsive services, clean neighborhoods, and disciplined execution-before side projects and political theater.

Repair critical infrastructure
Strengthen day-to-day city services
Demand measurable performance
Protect international trade capacity

Respect every taxpayer.

Property Tax Reform

Challenge automatic tax growth, scrutinize self-serving spending, and make every major budget decision understandable before-not after-the vote.

Slow the growth of the tax burden
Publish clearer budget explanations
End wasteful perks and opaque funds
Tie spending to public outcomes

Secure Laredo’s future.

Water Sustainability

Protect the flow of water and the flow of international trade with a long-range strategy for supply, quality, pressure, maintenance, and public accountability.

Stabilize aging water infrastructure
Reduce line breaks and pressure failures
Build a credible long-term supply plan
Publish performance residents can verify

Read the water strategy

MORE CORE ISSUES

Protect the city’s foundation for growth

International Trade

Defend the flow of commerce that powers Laredo and make long-range infrastructure decisions with the entire border economy in mind.

Roads & Neighborhoods

Focus City Hall on visible basics-reliable streets, code enforcement, cleaner public spaces, and responsive constituent service.

Opportunity & Brain Drain

Build a city young Laredoans can choose by improving the fundamentals that attract employers, talent, and investment.