Volunteer for a seat on a Board, Committee or Commission

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The City of Laredo is seeking dedicated citizens who are interested in serving as a board, committee, or commission member for the Mayor or Council Members.  If you would like to get involved and make a difference in our community, please contact the designated Council Assistant or City Secretary by phone or email as indicated below.

We look forward to your participation and service to our community!

Contact Information

StaffTitleDepartmentsPhoneEmail
Garcia, Andres R.Sr. Assistant to the MayorCity Manager's Office, Mayor & Council(956) 791-7318
Estrada, EsmeraldaCouncil Assistant - District 6 & 8City Manager's Office, Mayor & Council(956) 791-7386
Lara, Christina ChristyCouncil Assistant - Districts 1 & 2City Manager's Office, Mayor & Council(956) 791-7385
Leal, JessicaCouncil Assistant - Districts 4 & 5City Manager's Office, Mayor & Council(956) 791-7309
Quintanilla, AlejandraCouncil Assistant - Districts 3 & 7City Manager's Office, Mayor & Council(956) 791-7305
Staff, City SecretaryCity Secretary's OfficeCity Secretary's Office(956) 791-7308

Current Vacancies

(Updated:  02-17-26)

Below are the different boards and committees with opportunities to become a member and the districts seeking volunteers.

 Committee  District Vacancy
 Audit & Accountability Committee  Mayor
   
 Cemetery Committee  District 2
   District 5
   
 City Utilities Advisory Committee  District 1 
   
 Civic Partnership and Engagement Advisory Committee  Mayor
   District 1
   District 4
   
 Convention & Visitors Bureau Advisory Committee  District 5
   
 Downtown Business Improvement District  Council
   
 Facility Naming & Recognition Commission  District 2 
   
 Fine Arts & Culture Commission  District 5 
   District 7
   
 Historic District / Landmark Board  District 4 
   
 Impact Fees Committee  Mayor
   District 1
   District 2
   District 4
   District 8
   
 Laredo Commission for Women  District 2 
   District 6
   District 7
   District 8
   
 Laredo/Webb County Drug and Alcohol Commission  District 7 
   
 Library Advisory Committee  District 8 
   
 Para Transit Advisory Committee  District 1 
   District 2
   District 8
   
 Rio Grande Riverfront Coordination & Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee  District 2 
   
 Telecommunications Advisory Committee  District 2
   
 Transportation & Traffic Safety Advisory Committee  Mayor
   District 2
   

Volunteer Requirements:  Ordinance 2025-O-239 (12-01-25)

 1.  U.S. Citizens 
 2.  Reside within city limits for at least 1 year 
 3.  City Registered Voter
 4.  Not employed by City nor hold any other City Office