Gustavo De Leon
About
Gustavo De León's platform focuses on community engagement and local beautification efforts, as evidenced by his active participation in district-wide clean-up events. His public presence emphasizes civic pride and direct interaction with constituents to improve the quality of life in his district.
Campaign promises (1)
- environmentGustavo De León organized and campaigned on community improvement through local clean-up initiatives in District 3.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 8
- Total speaking time
- 51:36
- Avg per meeting
- 6:27
- Segments
- 670
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Top issues during term (4)(Budget)
budget approval
Your local tax dollars are being locked in for the next year to fund city operations, safety, and community growth.
Historic Property Tax Exemptions
The impact on property values and neighborhood character remains to be determined.
Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Budget and Property Tax Rate
Sets municipal spending and tax collection levels for the upcoming fiscal year.
Public Transit Expansion
Phased implementation aims to generate $300,000 to $600,000 in savings while maintaining overall operating expenses.
Decisions during term (14)
Recorded while Leon was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consideration and ACTION to approve a cooperative purchase from SHI Government Solutions, Inc. for CrowdStrike Cyber Defense Software in the amount of $331,074.28, as budgeted. (Information Technology Department)
Consideration and ACTION to approve Tokio Marine HCC for Stop Loss Services for the City of Brownsville for FY 2027, in the amount not to exceed $1,059,730, as budgeted. (Organizational Development and Human Resources)
Adoption of FY 2027 Annual Budget (Ordinance No. 2026-1820)
Ratification of FY 2027 Budget Revenue Increase (Ordinance No. 2026-1821)
Consideration and ACTION to Authorize a Contract with RM Walsdorf Inc. for the Abilene Trail Storm Sewer Improvements Project (246-26-EPW-IFB), in the amount not to exceed $104,911.70, as budgeted. (Engineering and Public Works Department)
Consideration and ACTION to authorize a Professional Services Agreement with Oscar Alvarado for the Public Art Monument at the Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport, in an amount not to exceed $250,000, as budgeted. (Airport…
Consideration and ACTION to approve a Contract with ARGIO Roofing & Construction, LLC in the amount of $285,131.87 for Contract No. 346-26-ISD-CP, for repairs to the Market Square Dome, as budgeted. (Internal Services Department)
Consideration and ACTION to award contract number 141-26-BMT-IFB to 2GS LLC dba Earthworks Enterprise in the amount of $1,539,579 for the Southmost Nature Trail Phase III, as budgeted. (Multimodal Transportation)
Approval of FY 2026 End-of-Year Budget Amendment
Approval of BCIC FY 2027 Budget
Approval of GBEDC FY 2027 Budget
Adoption of FY 2027 Annual Budget
Annual Budget and Assessment Plan
Safety and Beautification Budget Allocation
Voting record (4)(Budget)
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