Legislation Details

File #: 2026-O-144    Version: 1
Type: Final Readings Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 6/2/2026 In control: City Council
On agenda: 8/3/2026 Final action:
Title: An Ordinance ordering and proclaiming a Joint General City Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026; for: the Election of City Officials; designating polling places; providing for publication; and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with the Webb County Elections Office / Administrator in the estimated amount of $92,567.46 for the purpose of conducting a joint election with the County of Webb, Cities of Rio Bravo & El Cenizo, Laredo College, Laredo Independent School District, United Independent School District, Webb Consolidated Independent School District, and the Webb County Appraisal District; and any other matters relating thereto.
Attachments: 1. General Elections Ordinance, 2. City of Laredo Contract Amended
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SUBJECT

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An Ordinance ordering and proclaiming a Joint General City Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026; for: the Election of City Officials; designating polling places; providing for publication; and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with the Webb County Elections Office / Administrator in the estimated amount of $92,567.46 for the purpose of conducting a joint election with the County of Webb, Cities of Rio Bravo & El Cenizo, Laredo College, Laredo Independent School District, United Independent School District, Webb Consolidated Independent School District, and the Webb County Appraisal District; and any other matters relating thereto.

 

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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION

 

 

BACKGROUND

The City Council by City Charter shall hold an election for the following City Council Districts: I, II, III, VI, Mayor, and Municipal Court Judge Position 1, every four years, which falls on November 3, 2026.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

None

 

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

recommendation

Staff is recommending to proceed and comply with City Charter to order and proclaim a Joint General City Election to be held on November 3, 2026.

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Fiscal Impact

 

Fiscal Year:                                                                                                          2025 - 2026

Budgeted Y/N?:                                                                                    Yes

Source of Funds:                                                                                     City Secretary - Election Services

Account #:                                                                                                          101-1720-513-55-96

Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N:                      Click or tap here to enter text.

 

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

Funding in the amount of $92,567.46 is available in General Fund City Secretary Election Services