Pete Garcia Jr.
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Top issues during term (20)
Unified Development Ordinance adoption
Impact fees will be charged to new development, not existing residents, helping spare taxpayers from growth costs.
Airport FBO hangar project
Up to $4,318,463 — but covered by state grant funds, so no local tax hit.
Sugarcane Drive re-paving
$408,345.50 from bond funds.
Trash tipping fees and a possible transfer station
The January bill ran high at $65,809.61; future savings possible if routes or contract rates are optimized.
Regional animal sheltering costs and rates
Not stated.
New water and wastewater impact fees
If adopted, impact fees would shift some infrastructure costs to new development.
Property tax rate reduction
Homeowners will see a slightly lower property tax rate this year — roughly two cents less per $100 of valuation.
Economic development strategic plan and downtown master plan
$11,000 for the added design services.
Sludge study and screw press at South Plant
$108,000 amendment on top of prior study work.
Citywide water and sewer infrastructure assessment
Multiple ongoing capital projects; the reservoir rehab may draw a $21 million zero-match grant.
Paisano Lane Drainage Deficiencies
Could free up $8.6 million in bond money for other drainage projects if FEMA comes through.
Fund balance policy overhaul
Reserves must now cover at least 90 days of city expenditures.
November 3, 2026 General Election Setup
The new administration will have a direct say in how the city budget is allocated and where your tax money goes.
Lift Station No. 10 corrective work
$16,750 added to the project cost.
Master Fee Schedule updates
No recycling fee yet — but expect one to come back after a rate study, possibly higher than $5.
Bridge Avenue construction closure
City's 20% match of the $312,000 grant-funded project.
Employee retention stipend
About $141,000 total if paid gross, with a $250 tier for newer employees adding roughly $32,000–$33,000.
Sanitation staffing and service delays
Driver vacancies are driving overtime costs; fleet maintenance runs about $320,000 a year.
Agility Cares health insurance enrollment center
No cost now — it's non-binding, and any facility deal comes back for a separate vote.
Building and fire code updates
Decisions during term (476)
Recorded while Jr. was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Agenda (including Ordinances 2026-38, 2026-39, 2026-36)
Ordinance 2026-40 — 'The Weslaco 8' honorary designation for 18th Street (first reading)
Resolution 2026-77 — one-time retention stipend for full-time, non-civil service employees
Financial Reports (unaudited) as of September 30, 2026
Quarterly Investment Report for period ending September 30, 2026
Amendment No. 1 with ERO Architects — Landscape Architecture Services
Memorandum of Understanding with Agility Cares — health insurance enrollment access center
Award of RFB No. 2026-26-09 — City FBO Hangar Project, Mid-Valley International Airport
Ratification of emergency sewer line replacement near Bridge and Agostadero
Approval of the Record and Minutes of the Regular Meeting on October 20, 2026 (Staffed by City Secretary Department.) Attachment.
Ordinance No. 2026-39, an ordinance of the City of Weslaco, Texas, adopting the City of Weslaco Unified Development Ordinance as the comprehensive zoning, subdivision, and land development regulations of the City; adopting the Zoning…
Ordinance No. 2026-36, an ordinance of the City of Weslaco, Texas, amending Chapter 26 of the Code of Ordinances to adopt the 2024 editions of the International Building, Residential, Existing Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fuel Gas,…
Approval to solicit Requests for Proposals (RFPs) from prospective vendors for copier leasing services for all city departments. (Staffed by I.T. Department/ACM Antonio Lopez.)
Approval to accept the Victims of Crime Act Formula Grant Program 3814608 in the amount of $118,968.74, with a local match of $23,793.75 for overtime, software, and equipment. (Staffed by Police Department/City Manager.)
Approval to accept the PO-Peace Officer Mental Health Program grant #5789801 for the mental health program in the amount of $47,400 with no local match required for the mental health program, overtime, and supplies. (Staffed by Police…
Consent agenda (minus Item I)
$700,000 waste disposal tipping fees to City of Edinburg (Item I)
Animal sheltering and impoundment agreements (Item VII.A)
Boys and Girls Club lease renewal (Item VII.B)
CUP — Wine and Beer Retailer's Permit, Locale by AB Events LLC (Item VIII.A)
Voting record (7)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Adoption of Ordinance 2026-28 — FY 2026-2027 property tax rate
adopt the Maintenance and Operations tax rate of $0.4353 per $100 of taxable valuation
Ordinance 2026-27 — FY2026-27 budget, first reading (VII.E)
Ordinance 2026-28 — tax rate of $0.6678, first reading (VII.F)
renew the Consulting Agreement with Prisylla Jasso for one year as presented
Renewal of consulting agreement with Prisylla Jasso
Believes the city must tighten spending on consulting deals even though he respects her work.