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Laredo
Public Safety

Police Department Expansion and Mines Road Substation

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Last discussed Jan 20, 2026.

Public comments (8)

SupportiveKarina VillalbaJan 20, 2026

Spoke in strong support of building a police station near Mueller Elementary School to ensure faster emergency response times for families in La Bota Ranch.

City Council — January 20, 2026 · 50:59 →
SupportiveJames ArthurJan 20, 2026

Speaking as a homeowners association manager, supported the police station proposal to address traffic safety and emergency response challenges.

City Council — January 20, 2026 · 53:37 →
OpposedDora Maria RamirezJan 20, 2026

Voiced opposition to weakening public health protections against secondhand smoke.

City Council — January 20, 2026 · 1:30:47 →
SupportiveMemo CastroJan 20, 2026

Voiced support for Council Member Alyssa Cigarroa and criticized past government spending and unfulfilled promises regarding neighborhood infrastructure.

City Council — January 20, 2026 · 57:17 →
ConcernedJason ThomasJan 20, 2026

Complained about persistent dog barking nuisances in his neighborhood and asked city officials and animal control for enforcement assistance.

City Council — January 20, 2026 · 1:00:22 →
ConcernedSandra Rocha-TaylorJan 20, 2026

Raised concerns about packs of wild dogs roaming downtown and attacking pets near Casa Ortiz ahead of the Laredo Birding Festival.

City Council — January 20, 2026 · 1:05:34 →
OpposedRodolfo de HoyosJan 20, 2026

Expressed frustration over lack of municipal responsiveness regarding traffic speeding and neighborhood neglect in District 7.

City Council — January 20, 2026 · 1:09:31 →
OpposedVeronica JimenezJan 20, 2026

Expressed concern from the SCAN coalition regarding proposed changes to the no-smoking ordinance to allow alcohol service in cigar lounges.

City Council — January 20, 2026 · 1:30:37 →