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Elaine Mateo, president of the Hispanic Leaders Network, opened public remarks by congratulating Isabelle Lozano and praising Rodriguez’s community leadership. Mateo said Rodriguez’s work on language-access programs and leadership-development initiatives helped “ensure Spanish speaking neighbors are not just seen but heard.” Maria Macias, speaking for the Hispanic Leaders Network and Syntex Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, also recognized Rodriguez’s decades of service to District 2.

City Manager Bradley Ford introduced an unveiling for the park sign and described the future facility to the council: the sign “will actually go out on-site in the next couple of days, in District 2,” and he characterized the project as “the largest investment that Waco has ever made in a single park in our history.” Ford also described the park as the city’s “first all inclusive park.” City Attorney Hamilton, City Secretary Michelle Hicks and other staff and council members offered remarks thanking Rodriguez for her service.

Rodriguez, who served nearly three decades on the council, spoke briefly and repeatedly thanked her family, staff and constituents, and noted that the work of the council depends on teamwork between officials and staff. She said she has represented District 2 with a focus on parks, children and community projects and expressed pride in the city’s willingness to open spaces and opportunities for Hispanic leaders.

The meeting included presentations from city staff, recognition from civic groups and a reception following the business meeting. Councilmembers and community leaders emphasized Rodriguez’s role in advancing projects in District 2, citing improvements and projects such as the South Waco Community Center and other neighborhood investments that speakers said were part of her legacy.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Special Session (May 13, 2025)","oneSentenceSummary","Council and community leaders paid tribute to outgoing Councilwoman Alice Martinez Rodriguez, unveiled a sign and announced the future 'Alice Martinez Rodriguez Park,' described by city staff as the largest single-park investment in Waco history and the city's first all-inclusive park.","taxTitle","Waco, McLennan County, Texas","taxId",2807,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6567514,"Waco City Council certifies May 3 election, swears in three new members and names mayor pro tem",508,602000,1110000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3296539-ae265b11d6cd786ca3673dcab5dae411&start=602&end=1110","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3296539-ae265b11d6cd786ca3673dcab5dae411/thumbnail_602000.jpg","/articles/6567514/Waco/McLennan-County/Texas/Waco-City-Council-certifies-May-3-election-swears-in-three-new-members-and-names-mayor-pro-tem","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6567514-c7505483cdf04431a2dcbd8be7560176/orig.mp4?Expires=1771144528&Signature=dkSBWGy-5FQe1VLpneYeRHT1C3UMd16nTCm0qKQ8gBEqX0R2bx5~D3wCmselLfVh9c7qK5eULKamI8Tg64vB2QjlPCUJ2Fx9obFk3Yqq1ihFO7eprJDKUr5s8-hqPstRa~UfdcaDMpVjeoScZlYAVAuSf3A4A0VMIsVrOg~TgSBUg3BKnyClr8SwrpDL-pIWXEzTr6OgntBGaOttLr-2~JjWVPgrOolLNWvmwrQd8NO87NzxLX4RYl8y3PtGszkB73uTrDqF0WnIADIhfIzA5mI9lm0HC1Eiq-d-47FdqmpUzFlFaYR~ddn9swer9zdEcnWFJy1hD95FXLi3ddSPvA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Waco City Council on May 20, 2025, certified the results of the May 3 general election, officially declared George Chase the winner for Council District 5 and swore in three members — Isabelle Lozano, Darius Ewing and George Chase. The council also appointed Councilwoman Andrea Barefield as mayor pro tem.

City Secretary Michelle Hicks, who presented the certified returns, read the tabulation into the record: “On 05/03/2025, the legal votes cast for the general election are as follows listed, in order, by ballot. George Chase, 1135 votes. Jack Zunigas, 172 votes. Total votes cast, 1,307 votes.” Mayor Jim Holmes then certified the totals as presented.

The council approved Resolution 2025-326, the report of canvassing, by recorded vote. The motion to adopt the resolution was made and seconded on the dais; the council polled in favor and the mayor declared the motion passed. After the canvass, City Secretary Hicks and the mayor administered certificates of election and oaths of office to the newly elected members.

During the same meeting the council addressed designation of mayor pro tem. Darius Ewing, who had served as mayor pro tem during the previous year, moved that “Councilwoman Andrea Jackson Barfield serve as Mayor Pro Tem for the coming year.” The motion was seconded and the council voted in favor; the mayor then directed a poll, after which the motion was declared approved.

The council closed the business portion of the meeting by inviting attendees to a reception in the Texas Room North and adjourning at 7:07 p.m.

Votes and formal actions from the meeting are recorded in the actions section of this article.","City Secretary Michelle Hicks presented certified returns showing George Chase elected to Council District 5; Isabelle Lozano, Darius Ewing and George Chase were sworn in and Council appointed Andrea Barefield as mayor pro tem.","actionData","errors"]

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Waco honors longtime Councilwoman Alice Martinez Rodriguez; city unveils park sign and plans all-inclusive park in District 2

Waco City Council certifies May 3 election, swears in three new members and names mayor pro tem