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Pharr
RC

Ramiro Caballero

District 3 Council Member2025-2029

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At a glance

News mentions
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Term ending Dec 31, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
11
Total speaking time
12:50
Avg per meeting
1:10
Segments
165

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Top issues during term (20)

critical→Feb 2026[67]

Fiscal Year 2027 Budget

The proposed tax rate of $0.7676 per $100 valuation is projected to generate $34,952,569 in total tax levy, resulting in an average homestead tax of $1,207.40.

high↑Mar 2026[46]

Community Beautification Projects

Supported by state forestry grants and municipal green space allocations.

critical↑Feb 2026[42]

Capital Improvement Projects

Involves multi-million dollar construction contracts currently underway.

high↓Apr 2025[41]

Economic Development Projects (Project Apple and Project Spam)

Collections are running 3.46% above the city's budget for the fiscal year.

high↓Jan 2026[33]

Development Services Cases

The developer will be responsible for infrastructure costs, including potential escrow for IT requirements.

high↓Apr 2026[28]

Residential Zoning Adjustments

The developer is responsible for all infrastructure improvements and utility connections.

high→Apr 2026[28]

Spring Recreation Programs Update

Operational costs are covered within the existing parks and recreation department budget.

high↑Feb 2026[25]

Community Engagement and Events

Funded through scheduled department event allocations.

high↓Feb 2026[22]

CDBG Funding for Nonprofits

The board approved funding amounts for 16 organizations, including $55,148 for Valley Metro and various amounts for other nonprofits.

high↑May 2026[21]

Golf Course Budget Planning

August golf shop revenue totaled $40,825 across 1,064 rounds, compared to $69,510 and 1,560 rounds in August 2025.

high↑Sep 2026[20]

Commercial Vehicle Parking and Future Electric Charging Infrastructure

Additional administrative and management costs associated with extended project timelines.

high↑Apr 2026[17]

On-Premise Alcohol Sales Permit

Generates business activity and potential local sales tax revenue from theater operations.

high↑Sep 2026[15]

Pharr Travel Plaza Subdivision Preliminary Plat

Private commercial development costs borne by the applicant, with standard municipal utility connections.

medium↑Sep 2026[15]

International Trade Promotion and Marketing Campaigns

Expenditures include monthly and annual commitments for local print, digital trade publications, and Mexican promotional campaigns.

high↓May 2026[14]

Trailblazer of the Month Recognition

None.

medium↓Dec 2025[14]

Youth Internship Programs

The city is funding 48 hours of coursework per employee for this program.

medium↑Apr 2025[11]

World Teacher's Day and Education Support

None.

medium↑Sep 2026[10]

Code Compliance and Alleyway Maintenance Enforcement

Code enforcement operations are funded through general city revenues, with potential fee assessments for non-compliant properties.

high↑Sep 2026[10]

Pharr Economic Development Corporation II Budget

Allocates over $15 million in projected revenues and expenditures for economic development initiatives.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Commercial Rezoning at 3319 North Cage Boulevard

Private commercial investment with potential future property and sales tax generation for the city.

Moved or seconded (14)

Motions Caballero 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.

  • movedpassed2026-06-01

    approve as recommended

  • secondedpassed 4-02026-06-01

    Lime was placed and mixed for a mellowing period of 48-HRS

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed2026-06-01

    No conduit or hand-hole configurations exist on the property

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed2026-04-06

    Comm. Caballero moved to approve as recommended.

  • secondedpassed2026-04-06

    Comm. Medina moves to excuse absent members.

  • secondedpassed2026-04-06

    Comm. Pacheco moved to approve as recommended.

  • secondedpassed2026-04-06

    Comm. Pacheco moved to approve as recommended.

  • movedpassed2026-04-06

    Comm. Caballero moved to table the item.

  • secondedpassed2026-03-25

    approve as recommended

  • secondedpassed2026-02-23

    Comm. Carrillo moved to approve.

  • secondedpassed2026-02-02

    Shall meet the Fire Flow rate of 20 psi of residual pressure for firefighting

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed2026-01-20

    to adjourn

  • secondedpassed2026-01-20

    approve as recommended

  • secondedpassed2026-01-05

    adjourn

Decisions during term (321)

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

approved5-0Oct 6, 2026

Substantial Amendment for Program Year 2024–2025 (Aquatic Park Improvements)

approved5-0Oct 6, 2026

Approval of Minutes for August 3, 2026

denied0-5Oct 5, 2026

Amending Interlocal Agreement for 5310 Project

approved5-0Oct 5, 2026

Amendment No. 1 with Brownstone Consultants

approved5-0Oct 5, 2026

Deductive Change Order and Project Completion for Sewer Improvements

approved5-0Oct 5, 2026

Cultural Arts Initiative Contract

approvedOct 5, 2026

Approval of Minutes for September 21, 2026 and September 28, 2026

approvedOct 5, 2026

Resolution appointing/reappointing four members of the PDC board of directors

approvedOct 5, 2026

Resolution appointing/reappointing a poet laureate for the city of Pharr

approvedOct 1, 2026

Approval of September 17, 2026 Minutes

approvedOct 1, 2026

Change of Zone (COZ#260817) - 3319 N. Cage Blvd

approvedOct 1, 2026

Preliminary Plat Approval - Pharr Travel Plaza Subdivision

approvedOct 1, 2026

Final Plat Approval - Pharr International Industrial Park

approvedSep 28, 2026

Approval of Pharr Economic Development Corporation II Budget

approvedSep 28, 2026

Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2025-2026

approvedSep 28, 2026

Adoption of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget

approvedSep 28, 2026

Ratification of Property Tax Revenue Increase

approvedSep 28, 2026

Adoption of Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2026-2027

approvedSep 25, 2026

Approval of Fire Department Lieutenant Promotional Exam Scores and Eligibility List

approvedSep 25, 2026

Approval of Police Department Peace Officer Exam Scores and Eligibility List