Roland Barrera
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 8
- Total speaking time
- 6:54
- Avg per meeting
- 0:52
- Segments
- 124
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Top issues during term (13)(General)
Inner Harbor Desalination Plant
The project is estimated to cost nearly $1 billion, with potential significant impacts on residential water rates.
Sidewalk Maintenance Pilot
The pilot suggests that a dedicated program would require approximately $1.7 million annually to maintain current production levels.
Personnel decision
Taxpayer money is being spent on a prolonged search for this key position.
Homelessness and Social Services Funding
The Council reallocated grant funds totaling over $200,000 to support local service providers.
desalination plant contract
This massive project will likely mean higher water bills for residents in the long run, but it could also mean more stable water prices down the road.
public policy
It’s mostly about avoiding expensive, precedent-setting lawsuits down the road.
data center regulation
This decision keeps the door open for potential tax revenue and job growth that these massive tech facilities usually bring to town.
surveillance technology
Local taxpayers are funding the installation and maintenance of these automated surveillance systems.
government statement
No direct financial impact mentioned.
Courthouse Demolition Funding
The city is providing up to $2 million in incentives for the demolition project.
Council Decorum and Governance
The city is incurring costs for legal fees and independent investigations related to council disputes.
Personnel Appointment
The grants sought total over $600,000, with associated cash and in-kind matches required from the city.
state audit investigation
Your tax dollars could be affected if the city isn't following the rules, potentially leading to changes in your property tax bill.
Decisions during term (52)
Recorded while Barrera was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
26-1097 Zoning Case No. ZN9336, Texas Tyler 31, LLC (District 3). Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 6316 Old Brownsville Road from the “FR” Farm Rural District to the “CG-2” General Commercial District; providing for a penalty not…
26-1266 PL9284 REPLAT - JOSLIN TRACT Lots 8R Block A (0.59 Acres) (District 4) Generally located south of McArdle Road, west of Ennis Joslin Road and Rodd Field Road.
26-1295 PL9397 REPLAT - HIGHWAY VILLAGE Lots 5A, 5B, and 6A, Block 3 (1.93 Acres) (District 1) Generally located at 10410 Leopard Street, east of McKinzie Road, and north of Leopard Street.
Overrule General Hearsay Objections (Objection No. 4)
General Election Order for November 3, 2026
PL9335 REPLAT - NAVAL CENTER Lot 15R Block 1 (0.74 Acres) (District 4) Generally located at 337 Anchor Street, east of Anchor Street, west of Naval Air Station Drive, and north of South Padre Island Drive.
PL9325 REPLAT - MONTROSE PARK Lot 39A, Block 6 (0.55 acres) (District 1) Generally located at 2815 Ruth Street, north of Highland Avenue, east of Duncan Street, south of Ruth Street, and west of S Port Avenue.
PL9282 FINAL - 7BREW CORPUS CHRISTI Lot 14R (0.49 acres) (District 4) Generally located at or near 1129 Waldron Road, north of Knickerbocker Street, east of Waldron Road, and south of South Padre Island Drive.
Zoning Case No. ZN9336, Texas Tyler 31, LLC (District 3). Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 6316 Old Brownsville Road from the “FR” Farm Rural District to the “CG-2” General Commercial District; providing for a penalty not to exceed…
26-1029 PL9300 FINAL - STRIPES CORPUS CHRISTI Lot 1 (5.46 acres) (District 3) Generally located at 6301 Highway 44, on the southwest corner of Heinsohn Road and Agnes Street.
26-0714 Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of a grant from the Office of the Attorney General - Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention for the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program in the amount of $6,372.00…
26-0821 Resolution authorizing a grant application for the FY 2027 Beach Maintenance Reimbursement Program from the Texas General Land Office for $1,815,456.72 to provide beach cleaning and maintenance on North Padre Island and Mustang…
26-0750 PL9185 PRELIMINARY - PALMS AT GOLLIHAR ROAD Lot 24, Block 1 (5.25 acres) (District 3) Generally located at 1753 Gollihar Road, on the southeast corner of Gollihar Road and Greenwood Drive.
26-0894 PL9307 PRELIMINARY - FARIAS TRACT (522.15 Acres) (District 1) Generally located west of Violet Drive (FM 24), east of Callicoatte Road (FM 1694), and south of Silver Creek Drive
26-0771 PL9259 REPLAT - LEXINGTON VILLAGE Lot 6R (0.68 acres) (District 3) Generally located at 2901 South Padre Island Drive, north of Sacky Drive, east of Richter Street, south of South Padre Island Drive, and west of Kostoryz Road.
26-0795 PL9274 REPLAT - BROOKLYN ADDITION Lot 1R Block 82 (0.73 Acres) (District 1) (REPLAT) Generally located at 502 Burleson Street, north of Burleson Street, south of Churchdale Street, east of Interstate Highway 181, and west of…
26-0796 PL9167 REPLAT - OCEAN BREEZE SUBDIVISION (12.01 Acres) (District 4) (Replat) Generally located at 6349 State Highway 361, south of Mariners Drive and north of Mustang Island Estates Drive.
26-0877 PL9201 REPLAT - CENTURY SUBDIVISION Lot 2A Block 1 (12.73 Acres) (District 4) Generally located at 6685 South Padre Island Drive, north of Williams Drive, east of Daly Drive and west of Nile Drive.
26-0766 PL9153 FINAL- OSO RANCH UNIT 1B (16.73 Acres) (District 4) (FINAL) Generally located at 2449 Flour Bluff Drive, north of Glenoak Drive, south of Pleasant Drive, and west of Flour Bluff Drive.
26-0798 PL9273 FINAL - FLOUR BLUFF NO.2 Lots 2B and 2A Block 5 (0.51 Acres) (District 4) (FINAL) Generally located at 727 and 729 Claride Street, north of Lakeside Drive, east of Military Drive, south of Claride Street, and west of Naval…
Voting record (0)(General)
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