05/28/2026
I'll be honest, I did consider cancelling this ribbon cutting ceremony in light of the water boil notice from this past weekend, but I decided to move forward with it because my constituents have been clear: they want us to address our water issues AND continue investing in quality of life projects for this community — plus this project was made possible by a generous $500,000 private donation. I believe we can and should do both at the same time, and I believe Laredo deserves both.
On water: we all know our aging infrastructure has been a problem for decades. I moved to Laredo in 2020 and joined the Council in 2023 — this wasn't created on my watch, but solving it is absolutely my responsibility.
We've made progress through our pipe bursting program, which is replacing lines faster and at lower cost. But we need to do more, and we need to do it quicker, which will require a more significant investment than the money we currently have available. We owe the public a direct conversation about how we are going to do this, and I am committed to having that conversation. This issue is personal to me just as it is for everyone. Water is life. My wife and daughters drink this water every day. I want the best for them and for every family in Laredo.
I hear you, and please know water is my top priority for this community. It's a serious challenge, but one we can solve together if we can get on the same page about what it will take to solve it.
With all that said, I want to invite you and your family to join us tomorrow, Friday May 29th at 1:00 PM at North Central Park to celebrate the new Salamander Play Zone, a play space where every kid can play their way. Since today is the last day of school for most kids, I hope to see you and the kiddos there tomorrow.
