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San Juan EDC approves community sponsorships, $5,000 small-business grant and authorizes three development projects
Summary
The San Juan Economic Development Corporation on June 2 approved $1,000 for the PSJ Lions Club, $500 for Angels of Love’s 2026 summer youth program, a $5,000 small-business grant for 85 Taco Lounge, and authorized its director to proceed on three economic-development projects following executive session.
The San Juan Economic Development Corporation voted June 2 to approve three community sponsorships and a $5,000 small-business grant and authorized its director to proceed on three economic-development projects after a closed-session discussion.
The board approved a $1,000 sponsorship for the PSJ Lions Club, a $500 sponsorship for the Angels of Love summer youth program and a $5,000 grant for 85 Taco Lounge. Scott Le, speaking for the Lions Club on behalf of president Jesse Ramirez, described the club’s volunteer work — city cleanups, hydration stations at 5Ks, back-to-school drives and highway-quarterly cleanups — and said continued funding helps sustain those efforts. "We serve the community," he said, adding the club helps neighboring towns as well.
During the Lions Club presentation, board member Mr. Poas moved to approve a $1,000 sponsorship; the motion was seconded and the board voted to approve the funding. Mr. Garcia introduced the Angels of Love request, telling the board the nonprofit plans three free youth leadership programs countywide in 2026 and expects to reach approximately 1,500 youths in 15 cities; the board approved a $500 sponsorship, noting the EDC had provided $500 last year. The board then approved a $5,000 small-business grant for 85 Taco Lounge after staff confirmed the applicant had submitted required documentation and listed equipment purchases including a refrigerator.
After routine approval of the May 5, 2026 meeting minutes, the board entered a closed executive session at 5:11 p.m. citing Texas Government Code sections for attorney consultation (section 551.071), economic-development negotiations (section 551.087) and personnel matters (section 551.074). The meeting reconvened at 6:54 p.m.; the board then voted to authorize the director to proceed "as discussed in executive session" on three matters described in open session as Letter A (Project O), Letter B (Project Grub) and Item C (Project 5D). Motions to authorize the director were made by Mr. Contra and seconded by board members including Mando Garza and Bob Garza; the actions were recorded as approved, with the Project Grub and Project 5D votes noted as unanimous in the transcript.
Votes at a glance: - PSJ Lions Club sponsorship: motion to approve $1,000 made by Mr. Poas; outcome: approved. - Angels of Love sponsorship: motion to approve $500 introduced by Mr. Garcia; outcome: approved. - 85 Taco Lounge small-business grant: motion to approve $5,000 moved by Mr. Contra; outcome: approved. - Minutes (May 5, 2026): approved by motion. - Executive-session authorizations: director authorized to proceed on Letter A (Project O), Letter B (Project Grub) and Item C (Project 5D); outcomes: approved.
The board adjourned at 6:57 p.m.
