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Alyssa Cigarroa

District 8 Council Member2024-2028

About

Alyssa Cigarroa’s platform centers on a 'people over politics' approach, emphasizing fiscal responsibility and critical oversight of large-scale city bond projects. She positions herself as a reform-minded leader who challenges the status quo and current city leadership.

Campaign promises (1)

  • transparency
    Prioritize the needs of the people over political interests regarding city financial decisions.

At a glance

News mentions
4

Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
21
Total speaking time
51:02
Avg per meeting
2:26
Segments
655

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Top issues during term (20)(General)

high↓Aug 2026[43]

Animal Welfare and Cruelty Enforcement

Potential future resource allocation for shared databases or training programs.

critical↓Jan 2026[38]

Health Insurance Sustainability

Involves a projected $12.4 million healthcare cost increase and adjustments to employee premium contributions.

critical↓Jan 2026[38]

Border Infrastructure and Flood Safety

Potential costs associated with independent flood studies and mitigation measures.

medium↑Sep 2026[25]

bulky item clean-up

It's a free city service, meaning your tax dollars are already covering the cost to haul away your heavy junk.

medium↑Jan 2026[20]

public facility opening

Taxpayer dollars funded this massive project, so expect to see that investment in action with new amenities.

high→Dec 2025[20]

Data Center Development

Unknown at this stage of code review.

medium↑Oct 2025[20]

multipurpose center project

It's unclear how much this project will cost taxpayers, but it could be a big investment.

critical↑Feb 2026[18]

Hamilton Hotel Infrastructure

The CLMD assessment is 20 cents per $100 of property value, while the Plaza Theater restoration will cost $8.5 million.

high↑Jan 2026[18]

World Trade Bridge Expansion and Infrastructure Capacity

Multi-million dollar federal and municipal investments directed toward international bridge expansion and security infrastructure.

high→Sep 2025[17]

Vallecillo Road Overpass Project

The project faces a significant funding gap, with current estimates reaching approximately $180 million.

medium↑Aug 2026[17]

misconduct investigation

Local taxpayers take a direct hit since city-owned weapons—purchased with public funds—were allegedly fenced for personal cash.

medium↑Sep 2026[15]

mental health facility

While upfront costs fund the new facility, it should save money down the road by cutting back on unnecessary arrests and jail time.

medium↑Sep 2026[15]

Warrant Forgiveness Program

It could save you from hefty fines, towing fees, and sudden arrest costs, though you might still need to pay baseline court fees.

high↓May 2026[9]

Sports Tourism Expansion

The tourism industry generates significant tax revenue that helps fund city services like public safety and education.

critical↓Jan 2026[9]

Border Security Infrastructure

The city argues that alternative security measures are more cost-effective than wall maintenance.

high→Sep 2026[9]

polling site changes

The city will likely see increased administrative costs to manage and staff four separate sites instead of one.

critical↑Nov 2025[8]

Border Wall and Flood Risk

Studies could cost between $500,000 and $1 million.

medium↑May 2026[5]

vehicle registration enforcement

You'll have to pay off old tickets before you can renew your car registration, potentially costing you more upfront.

medium↑Jan 2026[5]

community engagement

Your input could shape future city spending, so make sure your voice is heard!

medium↑Sep 2026[5]

first responder mental health

While exact costs aren't detailed yet, expect the city to funnel some funds into expanding mental health counseling and support programs for its safety crews.

Moved or seconded (7)

Motions Cigarroa personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.

  • movedpassed 0-02026-07-27

    Motion to close and introduce and bring back on the following City Council meeting.

  • movedpassed 0-02026-07-27

    Motion to table and bring back on the following City Council meeting.

  • movedpassed 0-02026-07-27

    Motion to close and introduce and bring back on the following City Council meeting.

  • movedpassed 8-02026-04-20

    Motion to go into Executive Session.

  • movedpassed 5-02026-04-07

    Motion to close and introduce and bring back on the following City Council meeting.

  • secondedpassed 8-02026-02-11

    Motion to approve and restore to what it was before with $8.5 Million for restoration.

  • movedpassed 5-02026-01-20

    Motion to close and introduce and bring back on the following City Council Meeting.

Decisions during term (7)

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