District 4 Commissioner· 2025-2029
Pedro Cardenas
Brownsville
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 4
- Total speaking time
- 25:19
- Avg per meeting
- 6:20
- Segments
- 390
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Top issues during term (20)
Data Center Moratorium
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Drainage and Flood Mitigation
Potential allocation of maintenance funds for storm response and waterway upkeep.
AI Data Center Moratorium
None directly, though it pauses potential industrial developments.
Residential Development at 220 West 2nd Street
The financial impact on city tax revenue and service provision costs is currently unknown.
De-Annexation of 444.45 Acres and Municipal Jurisdiction
Loss of property tax revenue on a parcel with a low taxable valuation of under $4,000.
Parks, Health, and Recreation Master Plan
Financial impact details were not specified in the agenda materials.
Space Industry Development
The city is currently managing a $200 million capital improvement program supported by economic growth.
ONE City Youth Scholarship Program
Scholarship funding amounts have not been disclosed in the agenda materials.
Water Infrastructure and Scarcity
Projects include a $42 million plant upgrade and a potential $181 million expansion, with external grants sought to minimize ratepayer impact.
Downtown Economic Development
Discussions involved potential economic development investments and real property acquisitions within the downtown TIRZ district.
West Rail Trail Sculpture Contest
Funding requirements for prizes and installation costs were subject to committee review.
Special Needs Advisory Board Subcommittee Reports and Administration
Unknown.
Downtown Revitalization and Historic Preservation
None anticipated at this workshop stage.
Paseo de la Resaca Trail Maintenance and Waste Bins
Costs will be covered from existing district operational funds.
Traffic Signal and Landfill Infrastructure Contracts
Contract amount not to exceed $1,322,190 as budgeted.
Library Usage and Statistics
Utilization data informs future budgetary and resource allocation decisions for the library system.
Environmental Task Force
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Convention & Visitors Bureau Operations and Marketing
Impacts city tourism revenue and promotional budget allocations.
Airport Operations and Committee Updates
Operational briefings may touch on budgetary performance and airport revenues, though no direct appropriations are scheduled.
Historic Property Tax Exemptions
The city anticipates approximately $133,000 in foregone property tax revenue for 2026 from historic exemptions.
Decisions during term (229)
Recorded while Cardenas was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Agenda Approval
Specific Use Permit for Used Car Lot on Southmost Boulevard
Rezone and Planned Development for Villa Nueva Subdivision
Table Airport Zoning Board Ordinance
Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for Tropical Gardens
Traffic Signal Improvements Contract with Levy Company
Notice of Intention to Issue Certificates of Obligation
Appointment to Sports Commission Advisory Board
Eminent Domain for Coffee Road Drainage Phase II
Consideration of approval of minutes from the City Commission Regular Meeting held on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026.
Consideration and ACTION to authorize a contract with CivicPlus, LLC in the amount of $345,556.93, under TIPS Contract #220105, for a five-year term, for Agenda and Meeting Management, CivicPlus Media, and DocAccess services as budget.
Consideration and ACTION to approve a renewal of the Interlocal Agreement to continue public transportation to service-limited areas in Cameron County between the City of Brownsville and Cameron County to contribute $89,538.00, as budgeted.
Consideration and ACTION to approve a contract with SHI Government Solutions, Inc. for the purchase of Service Management System licenses. The total contract value will not exceed $130,903.10, as budgeted.
Consideration and ACTION to renew an annual license contract with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for the New World (Logos) Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system in the amount of $186,007.47, as budgeted.
Consideration and ACTION, if any, related to the Reserve Force.
Approval of September 23, 2026 Minutes
Table Certificate of Appropriateness for 1400 Palm Village Apartments
Design Guidelines Workshop
Approval of the minutes: September 23, 2026.
Approval of Municipal Drainage Utility System Program
Voting record (55)
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Approval of Municipal Drainage Utility System Program
Table Drainage Utility Fee Ordinance
Enactment of 90-Day Data Center Moratorium
Approval of Resolution No. 2026-121 for Data Center Moratorium
Adoption of FY 2027 Annual Budget (Ordinance No. 2026-1820)
Ratification of FY 2027 Budget Revenue Increase (Ordinance No. 2026-1821)
Levying Ad Valorem Taxes for Tax Year 2026 (Ordinance No. 2026-1822)
Denial of Tree Removal Permit at 4660 Boca Chica Boulevard
Convene into Executive Session
Close Public Hearing on Ordinance 2026-1823
Approve First Reading of Ordinance Number 2026-1823
Motion made by City Commissioner Tino Villarreal, seconded by Commissioner Bryan L. Martinez, to approve the first reading of Ordinance Number 2026- 1820.
Motion made by City Commissioner Pedro Cardenas, seconded by City Commissioner Tino Villarreal, to approve the first reading of Ordinance Number 2026- 1821.
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Nurith Galonsky, seconded by Commissioner Bryan L. Martinez, to approve that the property tax rate be increased by the adoption of a tax rate of 0.603504, which is effecti
Adoption of FY 2027 Annual Budget
Ratification of FY 2027 Property Tax Revenue Increase
Levy of Ad Valorem Taxes for Tax Year 2026
Approval of Consent Agenda Items 1 through 11
Table Public Hearing and Action on Madera Espiritu Santo PID Assessment Increase
Approval of First Reading of Ordinance No. 2026-1813 (Smoking Regulations)
Approval of First Reading of Ordinance No. 2026-1814 (Executive Session Procedures)
Acknowledge Certificate of Sufficiency and Approve First Reading for Brownsville First Charter Amendment Election
Acknowledge Cameron Appraisal District Certified 2026 Tax Roll
Acknowledge Estimated Debt Collection Rate and Excess Debt Collections
Acknowledge No-New-Revenue and Voter-Approval Tax Rates
Authorize Public Hearing on Proposed Ad Valorem Tax Rate
Approval of Resolution No. 2026-112 (2026-2030 Regional Consolidated Plan)
Approval of Resolution No. 2026-115 (Maintenance Bond Waiver for GBEDC)
Motion was made by Commissioner Pedro Cardenas, seconded by Commissioner Linda C. Macias, to authorize the approval of a Heritage Tree Removal Permit as an alternative to the preservation of Heritage
Nail House MOU
Concerned about the lack of a final cost estimate for the project.
Motion was made by Commissioner Tino Villarreal, seconded by Commissioner Nurith Galonsky, to approved consent agenda item Number 5 with the amendment allowing six free rentals per year and additional
Motion was made by Commissioner Nurith Galonsky, seconded by Commissioner Pedro Cardenas, to authorize a contract with Dodson House Moving, LLC in the amount of $404,256.59 for moving the Neale House,
Consent Item 5: Neal House Relocation Contract
Expressed opposition during the vote tally.
to authorize a Contract with Dodson House Moving, LLC in the amount of $404,256.59 for moving the Neale House
Motion was made by Commissioner Tino Villarreal, seconded by Commissioner Pedro Cardenas, to approve the second and final reading on ordinance 2026-1797.
Ordinance No. 2026-1797 (Amending Rules of Conduct for Meetings)
Voted against the ordinance to preserve public speaking abilities.
Ordinance 2026-1797: Commission Meetings and Agendas
Stated he would vote nay, arguing the public should be allowed to speak on any topic.