Aaron Valdez sworn in as Eagle Pass mayor; pledges focus on transparency, traffic and public safety

Aaron Valdez was sworn in as mayor of Eagle Pass on June 16, 2025 and used his inaugural remarks to outline priorities for his administration, including transparency at City Hall, traffic and planning, public safety, affordable housing, flood mitigation and services for seniors.

Madam Secretary administered the oath of office in the City Council chambers; Valdez then addressed the council, staff, family and the public. Valdez thanked his wife, campaign team and supporters and acknowledged outgoing Mayor Romas Salinas for his years of service. Valdez said, "This moment belongs to not just me, but all of us." He summarized campaign commitments and framed them as actionable priorities, telling the audience, "We talked about transparency because you deserve to know what happens in city hall. We talked about traffic because it's about planning. It's a it's about, the time to plan it's time to plan the growth, not react to it." He added that public safety, compensation for police and fire personnel, affordable housing and reengagement with state agencies on flooding and drainage would be policy focuses.

Valdez emphasized that his administration would treat promises as commitments to action: "These weren't just talking points. I'm sorry. These were promises. And starting today, we begin the turning turning them into action." The remarks were ceremonial and set priorities; no formal policy votes or binding directives were taken during the oath and inaugural remarks.

Valdez also thanked city employees and department directors by name and noted his intention to work across neighborhoods and with council members to implement his agenda. The council later moved to other agenda items, including selection of the mayor pro tem.