Mayor· 2023-2027
Adrian Gonzalez
Weslaco
About
Mayor Adrian Gonzalez's platform focuses on community health and wellness initiatives, such as the Blue Zones project, alongside fiscal management demonstrated by proposing lower property tax rates. His administration also emphasizes managing local city growth.
Campaign promises (2)
- environmentMayor Adrian Gonzalez committed the city of Weslaco to participating fully in the Blue Zones project.
- taxesThe city of Weslaco proposed a lower property tax rate for the FY 2026-2027 under his administration.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 23
- Total speaking time
- 8:06:17
- Avg per meeting
- 21:09
- Segments
- 8032
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Top issues during term (17)(Roads)
Citywide Pavement Condition Assessment
Up to $334,000 for materials, with staff returning for more funding if the added 10th Street section exceeds budget.
18th Street repaving
Cost to be determined through competitive bidding.
Boundary Road Paving Partnership with Mercedes
No dollar amount set; costs will be split per project under the framework.
Railroad Street crossing fix with STC
The city's half is roughly $30,000.
Westgate Drive signal synchronization
Federally funded at $609,335, but the city pays 100% of any cost overruns.
Sugarcane Drive road closure hurting small business
Business owner reports about 80% sales loss during the three-week closure.
Interstate 2 frontage road flooding between Texas Boulevard and Westgate
Costs not yet determined; possible detention pond purchases and developer requirements under discussion.
Mid-Valley Airport drainage project
Funded by the $8 million legislative appropriation; specific costs for this phase not yet set.
Hospital Service Road naming
None; the city will not maintain the private road.
Westgate & 18th intersection study
Up to $54,900 for the study.
18th Street and Milanos Road intersection safety
Up to $28,725 under the on-call engineering contract.
Cemetery culvert safety hazard
Cost estimates were gathered from vendors but not finalized.
Traffic Safety on 10th and 11th Streets (Jolene Subdivision)
Speed bumps, sidewalks, and warning lights would cost city funds not yet estimated.
6th Street and Airport Drive traffic congestion
Adds $15,114.03, bringing the total signal contract to $437,976.03.
Neighborhood Street Paving Near Library
Up to $200,000 combined.
Pike & VoTech roundabout and traffic congestion
No local match required; $5.4 million requested from federal funds.
Pike Road reconstruction
Design costs up to $166,550.80 from 2025 bond proceeds; construction bidding expected around May 14.
Decisions during term (1)
Recorded while Gonzalez was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (0)(Roads)
No votes found matching Roads.