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Daniel "Dan" Diaz
Place 1 Council Member2021-2029
About
Council Member Dan Diaz's campaign focused on highlighting his past progress, experience, and continuing a "forward" agenda for the city of Edinburg, Texas.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 7
- Total speaking time
- 15:36
- Avg per meeting
- 2:14
- Segments
- 224
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Top issues during term (4)(Budget)
critical↓Sep 2025[15]
Building Permit Fee Increases
The tax rate remains steady at $0.6300 per $100 valuation.
medium↑Feb 2026[11]
Legislative Advocacy
The city will spend $3,000 on the sponsorship.
high↓Jul 2026[4]
Property Tax and Bond Concerns
The city is currently paying approximately $9 million in interest on existing bonds.
high↓Jun 2025[0]
airport infrastructure funding
This $10 million grant covers major expansion costs without putting the burden directly on local taxpayers.
Decisions during term (6)
Recorded while Diaz was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
approvedJul 21, 2026
Budget Amendment Ordinance for FY 2025-2026
approvedJul 21, 2026
Consider Resolution Approving the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) – Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) Program Budget Amendment. [Claudia L. Farias, Director of Grants Administration]
approvedApr 7, 2026
Item 11.A - Edinburg EDC Budget Amendments
approved4-0Mar 17, 2026
Consider Resolution Approving the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) – Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) Program Budget Amendment. [Claudia L. Farias, Director of Grants Administration]
approvedMar 16, 2026
Approval of FY 25-26 Budget Amendments
tabledMar 2, 2026
Table Budget Amendments
In the news (4)
Texas Border BusinessMay 14, 2026
Edinburg City Council Member Dan Diaz Encourages New Nurses to Share Knowledge and Lead Through Service
ValleyCentral.comNov 13, 2025
Edinburg’s Omar Ochoa, Daniel ‘Dan’ Diaz sworn into office
ValleyCentral.comNov 4, 2025
Edinburg reelects councilmember Diaz, Place 2 heading to runoff election
Texas Border BusinessFeb 4, 2025