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Laredo mayor briefs council on federal talks; residents urge city to oppose river wall
Summary
Mayor Victor de Trevino and staff briefed the council on recent meetings with federal partners about alternative border-security measures. Dozens of residents at public comment urged the council to reject a river wall, citing property loss, flood risk and environmental harms.
Mayor Victor de Trevino opened a Jan. 16 workshop to update the Laredo City Council on the city’s intergovernmental work on border security, saying the administration has been meeting with federal officials and congressional staff to press for solutions that balance security, commerce and residents’ quality of life.
The mayor said the city is seeking to translate its local framework into specific proposals for federal review and expressed appreciation for assistance from congressional offices. “These conversations are focused on planning, coordination, and ensuring…any proposed federal policy and infrastructure implementation reflects the realities of our community,” he said.
City staff presented alternatives to…
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