New format for city council proposed by members of the community
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May 11, 2010
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May 11, 2010
Former Webb County Judge Andy Ramos and members of the community are banding together to propose a new format for City Council.
A petition for the "4 by 4" city government system is gaining support and the item is expected to go before council at their next meeting.
"We would hope they would study this and solicit input from the city staff because we are hearing from the street a lot of people are in favor of this."
Currently, the city of Laredo is zoned into 8 different districts; a seat at city council represents each.
In a census year, the city is rezoned and a four by four system that is gaining support would divide Laredo into 4 districts rather than 8.
"Taking a look at the new proposed city government system, after speaking with the mayor he says the system has a lot of flaws."
"If you happen to have a lot of money and you can run a large campaign and just have representation in one part of the city we don't want the rest of the city left out in the cold."
But former Webb County Judge Andy Ramos says a 4 by 4 system gives members of the community more options:
"Now instead of having to talk to the mayor and one councilman you can talk to 6: 1 councilman 4 at large plus the mayor."
Mayor Salinas says reformatting the city council would be a long and complicated process, but he and city council will get a full rundown of the 4 by 4 system when it is presented at the next city council meeting.
Wednesday night ramos and Cardwell will host a workshop to discuss how they plan to present the 4 by 4 system to the city council.
The workshop is open to the public and will be held at the Masonic Lodge at 9901 Crystal Court.
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chill out said on Sunday, May 16 at 9:08 PM
A change is necessary look what happened to the LISD school board when they got rid of all the at large seats.
43344058Javier G. said on Saturday, May 15 at 9:19 AM
They are scared because the people are awake.
43282063voter said on Thursday, May 13 at 8:16 AM
I read a brochure from someone running for City Council the other day that they wanted to create a Bond election ordinance so that way the councilmen are working with each other instead of against one another... I like this idea better. Wouldnt this idea proposed by Mr. Ramos only going to help the strong political machines in the south? Look who the south elects...uneducated people who dont speak english...
43131352Santos said on Wednesday, May 12 at 7:09 PM
Is Ramos running for office or what. Esto es puro p-do.
43103432Me said on Wednesday, May 12 at 3:21 PM
Say no to 4x4!
43089277GREAT IDEA said on Wednesday, May 12 at 9:26 AM
NOW YOU DON'T HAVE TO BRIBE ONE COUNCIL MEMBER: NOW YOU GET TO BRIBE 5.
43058842all she said on Wednesday, May 12 at 7:10 AM
What a concept! Javier thats a great idea I wish I had thought of it. Bringing out of town representation would fit right in with the nonthinking councilmembers. I lub it.
43047587Javier G. said on Wednesday, May 12 at 5:36 AM
Does this mean that Carlos Villarreal, Gene Belmares, Tito Garcia & Johnny Rendon can rule the world now? Maybe we should bring out of town councilmen as well, so they can align their pockets better with their transas.
43043862That's all she said on Wednesday, May 12 at 3:42 AM
Open the door to unequal representation? I"m sure the nonvoting public will go for it. Not me!
43041798Yeah, this is going to work said on Wednesday, May 12 at 1:34 AM
Sure it is. lmao. These guys have way too much time on their hands. Laredoans, don't fall for such a gag. Wow, if Laredoans don't come out to vote they way things are now. Wait and see if this brainstormed idea goes through? We'd be lucky if we get 10% voter turn out.
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