Paulette Guajardo
About
Mayor Paulette Guajardo's platform focuses heavily on critical municipal infrastructure projects, notably advancing the Inner Harbor desalination initiative for Corpus Christi. Her campaign priorities continue to center around city development and water security as she seeks re-election.
Campaign promises (1)
- infrastructureMayor Paulette Guajardo campaigned and spoke on the Inner Harbor desalination project for Corpus Christi.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 32
- Total speaking time
- 9:07:29
- Avg per meeting
- 17:07
- Segments
- 9179
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Top issues during term (7)(Budget)
Water Rate Restructuring
Rates will increase for all customer classes starting January 1, 2027.
Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Planning
Homeowners will likely pay slightly more in property taxes compared to the previous year.
water infrastructure funding dispute
The city is planning to issue up to $410 million in bonds for water projects and has authorized a contract for a desalination plant costing over $43 million, plus additional construction contracts totaling over $130 million. This represents a major financial commitment to securing the city's water future.
Grant Funding for City Services
$4,000.00 in grant funding accepted.
City Property Insurance
$3,017,667.89 annual premium.
Funding Reallocation from Other Projects
A reduced balance in the Packery Channel Maintenance Fund raises concerns about the city's ability to respond to future damage or erosion events at the channel.
state water funds
This whole spat could mean big trouble for future funding if the city's accused of being fiscally irresponsible.
Decisions during term (20)
Recorded while Guajardo was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
FY 2026-2027 Operating Budget
FY 2026-2027 Capital Budget
Type B Budget Adjustment for Elevate QOF Agreement
26-1404 Approval of the August 7, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes, August 27, 2026 Budget Workshop Minutes, and September 1, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes.
Adoption of FY 2026-2027 Operating Budget
Adoption of FY 2026-2027 Capital Budget
26-1364 Approval of the August 13 and 20, 2026 Budget Workshop Minutes, and August 18 and 25, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes and August 6, 2026 Special Meeting.
Approval of FY 2027 TIRZ No. 3 Operating Budget
Resolution Approving the FY 2027 TIRZ No. 4 Operating Budget
Approve Fiscal Year 2027 TIRZ No. 2 Operating Budget
Proposed FY 2027 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget Recommendation
Crime Control and Prevention District Budget for FY 2027
HUD Annual Action Plan and CDBG/ESG/HOME Budgets
Approval of Crime Control and Prevention District Budget for FY 2027
FY 2025-2026 Mid-Year Budget Adjustments
Mid-Year Budget Adjustments (Ordinance 26-0938)
Table Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 TIRZ #2 Operating Budget
Amendment to Financial Budgetary Policies
25-1983 Ordinance approving an amendment to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 2 (“TIRZ #2”) Operating Budget by authorizing the transfer of $2,100,166.00, from CIP reserve to the TIRZ #2 Operating Fund for the Briscoe King Pavilion…
TIRZ #2 Budget Amendment for Briscoe King Pavilion Project
Voting record (1)(Budget)
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