Norma Sepulveda
About
Mayor Norma Sepulveda's platform centers on representing the interests of the community and ushering in a new generation of leadership for Harlingen. Her priorities focus on constituent advocacy and collaborative goal-setting with city commissioners to address municipal governance.
Campaign promises (1)
- transparencyNorma Sepulveda pledged to serve as a 'voice of the people' for the residents of Harlingen.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 23
- Total speaking time
- 14:13:50
- Avg per meeting
- 37:07
- Segments
- 13577
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Top issues during term (20)
Residential Carport Setback Variances
Unknown.
Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Adjustments
The board's decisions directly influence the long-term funding and stability of the pension system.
Multi-Family Housing Expansion
The project could increase the local tax base through new residential development.
Victoria Commons Phase II Subdivision Development
Subdivision development impacts local utility connections, road maintenance responsibilities, and future property tax revenues.
Park Infrastructure and Beautification
Private capital investment into local industrial infrastructure and future property tax generation.
Governance and Transparency
Minimal, related to potential costs for training sessions.
FluidStack Data Center and Stormwater Drainage Agreement
Long-term implications for municipal water supplies, utility rate structures, and infrastructure repair costs.
Zoning Amendments and Special Use Permits
Zoning changes can alter property values and stimulate commercial or residential investment in the affected corridors.
Data Center Water Usage
The moratorium prevents potential revenue from new facilities while the city assesses long-term infrastructure costs.
Public Input on Utilities and Transit
Residents using more than 3,000 gallons per month will see an 18-20% increase in their bills.
Drainage Improvements and Flood Mitigation
Funded through local capital improvement and grant allocations.
Reinvestment Zone Number Two Financing Plan Amendment
Increases total estimated project costs of the zone by approximately $15,836,882.
Commercial and Multi-Family Setback Adjustments
Veterans Housing and General Assistance Grants
Injects $475,000 in state grant funds into local veteran support programs with zero match required.
Operation Lone Star Grant Acceptance
Brings in $159,771.32 in external grant funding with no local matching requirement.
Fiscal Year 2027 City Budget and Tax Rate Adoption
Determines municipal property tax rates and overall city spending for the upcoming fiscal year.
Schneider Electric Energy Efficiency Program
Requires capital financing offset by projected energy savings and golf course revenue enhancements.
Expressway Litter Remediation
The city may seek reimbursement from TxDOT for cleanup costs.
Infrastructure Improvement Grants
Securing grant funding significantly reduces the amount the city needs to borrow, thereby lowering the overall cost of infrastructure improvements and potentially stabilizing utility rates.
heavy rainfall and flooding
Expect some hefty repair bills for roads and maybe even your car if it got caught in the floodwaters.
Decisions during term (285)
Recorded while Sepulveda was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Consent Agenda Items
Approval of Hot Funds Agreements (A, C, E)
Approval of ASCA Grant Acceptance
Approval of Sports Facility Agreements (K through T)
Approval of Speed Hump Testing and Installation
ETJ Release Ordinance (10A)
Treasure Hills Rezoning Ordinance (10B)
Waterworks Revenue Bonds Ordinance (10J)
Mixed-Use PD Amendment Ordinance (10C)
TIF Zone No. 2 Plan Amendment Ordinance (10D)
Fire Prevention Bureau Fees Ordinance (10G)
Golf Course Discount Ordinance (10H)
Golf Course Conference Room Rental Policy (10I)
Victoria Commons Phase II Preliminary Plans & Final Plat (10K)
HEDC V-Line Drainage Canal Contribution Reallocation (10L)
Operation Lone Star Grant Resolution (10M)
Community Improvement Board Budget Resolution (10N)
Yamaha Golf Cart Lease Agreement (10O)
Facility Usage Agreement - So-Tex Women's Athletics (10P)
Facility Usage Agreement - Harlingen Ravens Youth Sports (10Q)
Voting record (3)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Adoption of Maintenance and Operations Tax Rate
Voted against keeping the rate flat in favor of maintaining a status quo reduction proposed by management.
Adoption of Interest and Sinking Tax Rate
Adoption of FY 2027 City Budget
Opposed because the budget adjustments did not align with initial management recommendations.