Why it matters
The impact on your daily life
Public access affects trust in every other policy area.
Contracts and disclosures show how decisions are made and who benefits.
Current situation
What we know
Agendas and records are available, but their accessibility and context vary.
Residents often need several systems to reconstruct a decision.
Civic analysis
The strengths. The concerns.
The strengths
- Digital records make city actions easier to search than in past decades.
- Campaign attention can generate stronger disclosure commitments.
The concerns
- Technical compliance does not guarantee understandable information.
- Delayed records weaken public participation before decisions become final.
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Demand answers
Questions for every candidate
- 01Which datasets should be published proactively?
- 02Will candidates support searchable disclosures on contracts and lobbying?
- 03How quickly should records be released?
The candidates
Documented positions
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Dr. Victor D. Treviño
Public safety · Hospital and pediatric services · Water-line replacement and paving · International trade
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JD Gonzalez
Streets, water, and utility capacity · Trade and international bridges · Jobs and small businesses · Access to health care · Municipal accountability
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Jorge A. Garza
No detailed public platform located
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Alfonso “Poncho” Casso
Accountability · Government transparency · Water security · International trade
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Alyssa Cigarroa
Water reliability and long-term sources · Capital improvement plan · Public performance dashboard · Small businesses, bridges, and mobility
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