Pepe Cabeza De Vaca
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- Meetings spoken in
- 6
- Total speaking time
- 17:39
- Avg per meeting
- 2:57
- Segments
- 281
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Top issues during term (20)(General)
Infrastructure and Public Works
Shifts sidewalk construction responsibility between developers and future individual lot owners.
2026 Tax Rate
Total budget of $622 million with a proposed property tax rate of $.478989 per $100 valuation.
Old Town Neighborhood Preservation
The city hopes this will spur private investment in downtown properties.
surveillance technology
Zero impact on your wallet since no new tech is being bought or installed.
Personnel Appointment
Expect potential shifts in how your tax dollars are managed and invested, for better or worse.
new city department
Taxpayer money is going towards a new department and its director, so expect to see that reflected in city budgets.
special meeting
We don't know the cost yet, but special meetings usually mean someone's footing the bill for extra city time.
bar regulations
Bars could see changes to their bottom line with new rules and potentially shorter hours.
business licensing enforcement
Businesses operating without the proper licenses could face fines and lost revenue due to shutdowns.
liquor license revocation
Bars that can't prove they're checking IDs could lose their license and a lot of cash.
public corruption investigation
We don't know the exact financial fallout yet, but investigations like this often lead to big changes in how taxpayer money is handled.
anti-corruption law
It's unclear if this will cost taxpayers anything yet, but bad governance can definitely drain city funds.
ICE detention facility opposition
It's unclear if this facility will bring jobs or strain local resources, but residents are worried about the latter.
legal challenge to city ordinance
This ruling could mean less oversight, potentially leading to misused taxpayer money down the line.
city staff appointment
We don't know yet if this new hire will cost us more or save us money, but big changes are likely coming.
city hall construction
Your tax dollars are going towards a flashy new building, so get ready for potential property tax adjustments down the line.
public corruption
Taxpayer money could be wasted if this commissioner's actions led to any shady deals.
business license enforcement
This lawsuit could mean lost revenue for the club and potential legal costs for both sides.
international relations
Keeping this route open means big bucks for local businesses and travelers.
code enforcement
These bars could be looking at hefty fines or even closure, impacting their owners and employees.
Decisions during term (26)
Recorded while Vaca was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Rezoning from C-3 (General Business-OC) District to C-2 (Regional Commercial- UDC) District: 4.182 acres out of Lot 1, Block 1, Manlorson’s Estates Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas; 101 South Taylor Road. REZ2026-0125
Rezoning from C-3 (General Business-OC) District to R-2 (Medium-Density Residential-UDC) District: 2.032 acres out of Lot 1 Block 1, Manlorson’s Estates Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas; 111 South Taylor Road. REZ2026-0126
Rezoning from C-3 (General Business-OC) District to C-2 (Regional Commercial- UDC) a 1.952 acre tract of land out of Lot 109, Pride O’ Texas Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas; 3800 State Highway 107. REZ2026-0124
Rezoning from A-O (Agricultural and Open Space-OC), R-1 (Single-Family Residential-OC) and C-3 (General Business-OC) Districts under the Old Code (OC) To A-O (Agricultural and Open Space-UDC) District under the new Unified Development Code…
Rezoning from C-3 (General Business-OC) District to R-3 (High Density Residential-UDC): 10.18 acres out of Lot 6, Block 22, Steele and Pershing Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas; 8401 South McColl Road. REZ2026-0103
Rezoning from C-1 (Local Commercial-OC) and C-3 (General Commercial-OC) Districts to R-1 (Low-Density Residential-UDC) District: 2.34 acres out of Lot 5, Block 15, Steele & Pershing Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas; 500 East Wichita…
Rezoning from C-3 (General Business-OC) District to C-2 (Regional Commercial-UDC) District: Lot 1, Chili Pepper Express Subdivision, and Lot 1, Replat of Park West Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas; 11001 & 11201 North 10 th Street.…
Rezoning from C-3 (General Business-OC) District to C-2 (Regional Commercial-UDC) District: Lot 4, 2.194 acres out of Lot 4 Block 8, A.J Mccoll Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas; 3300 South Jackson Road. REZ2026-0094
Rezoning from C-3 (General Business-OC) District to R-2 (Medium Density Residential-UDC) District: a 0.802 acre tract out of Lot 11, Section 280, Texas-Mexican Railway Company’s Survey, Vol. 24, Pg. 168, H.C.D.R. Hidalgo County, Texas;…
Rezoning from C-3 (General Business-OC) District to C-2 (Regional Commercial-UDC) District: a 0.630 acre tract out of Lot 11, Section 280, Texas-Mexican Railway Company’s Survey, Vol. 24, Pg 168, H.C.D.R. Hidalgo County, Texas; 2517 State…
Rezoning from C-3 (General Business-OC) District under the Old Code (OC) to C-2 (Regional Commercial-UDC) District under the new Unified Development Code (UDC) for the following properties: 8000 South McColl Road (PID: 290340) 601 East…
Consideration and Authorization to remove 1st Quarter of Fiscal Year 2025-26 Uncollectible Sanitation & Drainage Fee Accounts from the General Ledger and begin Write-off procedures.
Rezoning from C-3 (General Business-OC) District to C-2 (Regional Commercial-UDC) District: 1.25 Acres (E. 341’- S. 160’), and 0.26 Acres (W. 280.98’- E. 340.91’- N. 40’- S. 200’) out of Lot 3, J.H. Beatty’s Subdivision, Hidalgo County,…
Rezoning from R-3A (Multifamily Residential Apartment-OC) and C-3 (General Commercial-OC) Districts to R-3 (High-Density Residential-UDC) District: 11.183 acres out of Lot 2, Block 5, A.J. McColl Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas; 2801…
Rezoning from C-3 (General Business-OC) District to M-2 (Regional Mixed Use-UDC) District: Lots 47-58, Block 2, International Center Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas; 4400, 4502, 4504, 4506, and 4508 North 23 rd Street. REZ2026-0092
Rezoning from C-1 (Office Building-OC) District and C-3 (General Business-OC) to C-1 (Local Commercial-UDC) District: All of Lot B, Emily Sasser No. 2 Subdivision and all of Lot 1, H.E.B. Sotex Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas; 720 and…
Consideration and Authorization to remove uncollectible parking fines from the Downtown Services General Ledger and begin Write-Off procedures.
Rezoning from C-3 (General Business-OC) District to R-1 (Low- Density Residential-UDC) District: A 0.12 of an acre tract of land out of Lot 1, Alta Loma Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas; 711 South 24 th Street. REZ2026-0045
Rezone from C-3 (General Business-OC) District and R-2 (Duplex Fourplex-OC) District to M-2 (Regional Mixed Use-UDC) District: A 3.43-acre tract out of a measured 10.50-acre tract of land, out of the south 20.08 acres out of Lot 12,…
Rezoning from C-3 (General Business–OC) & Commercial Industrial-OC) District under the Old Code (OC) to C-2 (Regional Commercial–UDC) District under the new Unified Development Code (UDC) for the following properties: Bentsen Road Plaza…
Voting record (0)(General)
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