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Gloria Morales Cantu

Mayor2024-05 to 2028-05

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At a glance

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Term ending May 1, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
2
Total speaking time
0:02
Avg per meeting
0:01
Segments
3

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Top issues during term (20)

high→Jul 2026[26]

Capital Improvement Program for water, wastewater, and drainage

$175,000 contract cost; the plan itself will shape future capital spending and possible bond elections.

high→Aug 2026[20]

Robert McCain public records grievances

high↓Aug 2026[18]

Comprehensive master fee schedule

Dozens of fee increases — pavilion rentals doubling, a $700 cleaning fee added to civic center rentals, $150 processions — hitting residents who use city facilities and permits.

high↓Aug 2026[17]

FY 2026-2027 Property Tax Rate

The rate drops about 1% from roughly 0.42, and new construction adds about $38,000 in revenue.

high↓Jul 2026[15]

Water Conservation Plan adoption

Mostly absorbed in the existing budget, though a second consultant study would require a budget amendment.

critical↓Aug 2026[15]

FY 2027 draft budget

Total budget of about $23.46 million, including $7.77 million general fund and $3.8 million water fund revenues.

high↑Jul 2026[14]

Events Center remodel

$506,800 approved now for design; roughly $6.2 million in construction likely paid through debt around 2029.

low↑Oct 2026[13]

Peanut Festival council participation

The city provides funding to the Peanut Festival, reportedly reduced this year.

high↑Jul 2026[12]

Council comments removed from meeting agendas

high↑Nov 2026[10]

Tiger Lane rezoning for commercial use

A zoning change could raise the value of the four lots and affect nearby property values — both up and down.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

city manager termination

A city manager dismissal could involve contract termination costs, though none were disclosed.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Council rules of conduct and decorum overhaul

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Political sign regulations

No permit fee is charged for political signs.

critical↑Oct 2026[10]

City takeover/integration of FEDC functions

FEDC pays the city $48,000 a year for administrative services; speakers questioned where FEDC sales tax revenue goes.

high↓Aug 2026[7]

Automated license plate reader cameras

Grant-funded installation, but it's an ongoing subscription service whose future cost was not quantified.

high↓Jul 2026[7]

C Street bond project funding shortfall

Taxpayers are still paying interest on the bond with the final street and water line phase unfunded.

high↓Jul 2026[7]

Texas Water Development Board Financial Assistance

Grant application approved; the city confirmed it can fund its share of the proposed project if awarded.

critical↓Oct 2026[5]

Water and sewer rate increase reversal

Residents' bills had roughly doubled or tripled; the reversal restores old rates for 90 days, but the city manager warned the underlying infrastructure costs remain and a bigger increase may come.

medium↓Aug 2026[5]

City employee compensation and classification plan

Already built into the FY 2027 budget; specific cost not itemized at the meeting.

medium↓Aug 2026[5]

Health insurance and employee benefits program

Estimated $102,000 annual savings, about $125 per employee per month.

Decisions during term (85)

Recorded while Cantu was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved4-0Oct 28, 2026

Resolution No. 2027-004 — Capital Improvements Advisory Committee

approved4-0Oct 28, 2026

Reappointment of Sylvia A. Madero to FELPS Board

approved4-0Oct 28, 2026

Eliminate Council Comments from meeting agendas

approved4-0Oct 28, 2026

Executive session convening motion

approved5-0Oct 14, 2026

Proclamation No. 2027-001 — Catholic Daughters of the Americas Day

approved5-0Oct 14, 2026

Proclamation No. 2027-002 — National Bullying Prevention Month

approved5-0Oct 14, 2026

Proclamation No. 2027-003 — Breast Cancer Awareness Month

approved4-0Oct 14, 2026

Proclamation No. 2027-004 — Esto'k Gna Carrizo Comecrudo Tribe Recognition

approved5-0Oct 14, 2026

Consent agenda — meeting minutes (Sept 23, Sept 28, Oct 1, Oct 2)

approved5-0Oct 14, 2026

Rezone 1609 U.S. Highway 181 N. to 'C' Commercial

approved5-0Oct 14, 2026

Preliminary Jalou Plat and Ordinance No. 2027-001

approved3-2Oct 14, 2026

Resolution No. 2027-001 — Planning and Economic Development Department

approved5-0Oct 14, 2026

Resolution No. 2027-002 — Public information request methods

approved5-0Oct 14, 2026

Cancel November 25, 2026 regular council meeting

approved5-0Oct 14, 2026

Street closures — Floresville Christmas Parade, November 28

approved3-2Oct 14, 2026

Ordinance No. 2027-002 — Council rules of conduct amendments

approved3-2Oct 14, 2026

Ordinance No. 2027-003 — Political signs (Chapter 132)

approved5-0Oct 14, 2026

Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting minutes for Regular Council Meeting September 23, 2026.

approved5-0Oct 14, 2026

Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting minutes for Special Council Meeting September 28, 2026.

approved5-0Oct 14, 2026

Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting minutes for Special Council Meeting October 01, 2026.