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71. • GeneralCity of Laredo (Webb County)

Discussion and possible action regarding placing the continuation of the Flock Safety camera system before the voters of the City of Laredo through a non-binding public referendum, especially in light of Governor Abbott’s recent announcement regarding a pause in state funding for Flock camera systems, including any matters related thereto.

Presented in: City of Laredo City Council Meeting on 2026-09-21
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 8.0/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (7 - 0)
“approve as amended”
DV
Dr. Victor D. Treviño
Mayor (At-Large)
YES
GG
Gilbert Gonzalez
Councilmember (District 1)
YES
R"
Ricardo "Richie" Rangel, Jr.
Councilmember (District 2)
YES
MR
Melissa R. Cigarroa
Councilmember (District 3)
ABSTAIN
R"
Ricardo "Rick" Garza
Councilmember (District 4)
YES
RG
Ruben Gutierrez, Jr.
Councilmember (District 5)
YES
DD
Dr. David Tyler King
Councilmember (District 6)
YES
VP
Vanessa Perez
Councilmember (District 7)
YES
AC
Alyssa Cigarroa
Councilmember (District 8)
ABSTAIN

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Discussion and possible action regarding placing the continuation of the Flock Safety camera system before the voters of the City of Laredo through a non-binding public referendum, especially in light of Governor Abbott’s recent announcement regarding a pause in state funding for Flock camera systems, including any matters related thereto.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 8.0/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).