Ricardo "Richie" Rangel Jr: Laredo City Council District 2 candidate profile and questionnaire

Official filing record

Full legal name

Ricardo Rangel Jr.

Name on ballot

Ricardo "Richie" Rangel Jr

Campaign treasurer

Alejandra Y. Cadena

Open treasurer filing Open ballot application Open City candidate table Candidate campaign site

What is verified

The City’s 2026 candidate roster lists his legal name as Ricardo Rangel Jr.; it lists the ballot name Ricardo "Richie" Rangel Jr., campaign treasurer Alejandra Y. Cadena, and places him first among the two District 2 candidates. The page states that listed names are in November 3 ballot order.

2026 Candidates Information | Laredo, TX

His City-hosted ballot application identifies the office sought as City Council District 2 and records the candidate’s ballot-name request as Ricardo "Richie" Rangel Jr.

Application for a Place on the Ballot for a General Election

The City maintains a District 2 council page with constituent contact information at City Hall, 1110 Houston Street, and lists the district office email as [email protected].

District 2 | Laredo, TX

KGNS reported that the City scheduled Rangel’s swearing-in as District 2 councilmember for January 26, 2024 after the Texas Supreme Court ruling in the 2022 District 2 election case.

City of Laredo to swear in Ricardo “Richie” Rangel Jr. as District 2 Councilmember

In a 2024 Laredo Morning Times profile, Rangel said he worked for the City of Laredo Animal Control Center from 2018 to 2020, advancing from animal control officer to field supervisor; he cited water infrastructure, traffic congestion, an overpass on Lomas del Sur, and development as District 2 concerns he wanted to address.

A long time coming: Rangel reflects on family, future and his learning curve as District II leader

Candidate questionnaire

Core questions plus record-specific follow-ups.

Laredo Politics asks every candidate the same core questions, one office-specific question, and follow-ups tied to verified public records. Responses are reviewed, attributed, and linked to supporting documents before publication.

What are your three highest priorities for this office?

Name the outcome, timeline, estimated cost, and responsible department for each priority.

What will you do during your first 100 days?

List specific votes, policies, audits, meetings, or administrative actions.

What would you change in the City budget, tax rate, or spending priorities?

Identify what would increase, decrease, or remain protected and how the change would be funded.

What measurable plan do you support for water reliability and infrastructure?

Include project order, funding source, deadlines, and public performance reporting.

Which transparency and ethics rules should be strengthened?

Address contracts, conflicts, campaign donors, public records, meetings, and performance dashboards.

Which three district-level service problems require immediate attention?

Name the location, responsible department, proposed action, budget source, and completion target.

In your 2024 interview, you identified water infrastructure, traffic congestion, a possible Lomas del Sur overpass, and development as District 2 concerns. Which specific projects will be your top priorities if reelected, and what milestones should residents expect?

Cite the specific public record, date, amount, policy, or measurable commitment supporting the answer.

Your January 15, 2026 finance report lists $32,510 in contributions and $165,000 in outstanding loans. What is the source and intended use of the campaign borrowing, and what is the repayment plan?

Cite the specific public record, date, amount, policy, or measurable commitment supporting the answer.

Your July 15, 2026 report lists $8,960 in contributions, $4,949.53 in expenditures, and $145,000 in outstanding loans. How will your campaign explain the use of these funds and loan balance to District 2 voters before Election Day?

Cite the specific public record, date, amount, policy, or measurable commitment supporting the answer.

Since taking office following the January 2024 swearing-in, what council actions or District 2 outcomes do you regard as your most consequential accomplishments?

Cite the specific public record, date, amount, policy, or measurable commitment supporting the answer.

Candidates or authorized campaign representatives can submit answers below.

01 · What are your three highest priorities for this office?02 · What will you do during your first 100 days?03 · What would you change in the City budget, tax rate, or spending priorities?04 · What measurable plan do you support for water reliability and infrastructure?05 · Which transparency and ethics rules should be strengthened?06 · Which three district-level service problems require immediate attention?07 · In your 2024 interview, you identified water infrastructure, traffic congestion, a possible Lomas del Sur overpass, and development as District 2 concerns. Which specific projects will be your top priorities if reelected, and what milestones should residents expect?08 · Your January 15, 2026 finance report lists $32,510 in contributions and $165,000 in outstanding loans. What is the source and intended use of the campaign borrowing, and what is the repayment plan?09 · Your July 15, 2026 report lists $8,960 in contributions, $4,949.53 in expenditures, and $145,000 in outstanding loans. How will your campaign explain the use of these funds and loan balance to District 2 voters before Election Day?10 · Since taking office following the January 2024 swearing-in, what council actions or District 2 outcomes do you regard as your most consequential accomplishments?Supporting source links (optional)I certify that I am the candidate or an authorized campaign representative and that these answers may be published with attribution after verification.