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District Eight Election Delayed | Laredo News
District Eight’s mayoral vacancy is in chaos as Councilmember Alyssa Cigarroa’s surprise mayoral run triggered a scramble to schedule a special election. The council delayed putting the race on the November ballot, citing need for more time for candidates — but Cigarroa says it’s politically motivated and could’ve been handled faster. Legal deadlines loom: the city charter demands the seat filled within 120 days, but proposed dates risk violating that window. With no firm date set, the council is stuck navigating legal timelines, candidate logistics, and political optics — all while the city…
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