District 5 Council Member· 2019–2026
Victor "Seby" Haddad
McAllen
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 7
- Total speaking time
- 21:04
- Avg per meeting
- 3:01
- Segments
- 375
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Top issues during term (20)
Infrastructure and Public Works
Contract expenditure of $191,614.14.
Industrial Rezoning at 4716 Buddy Owens Blvd
Loss of potential commercial tax yield weighed against protection of neighborhood property values.
Tres Lagos Project Status and Developer Reimbursement
The developer requested a reimbursement of $1,035,724.95 from TIRZ funds.
Old Town Neighborhood Preservation
The city hopes this will spur private investment in downtown properties.
mixed-use development
This could mean a big boost to local businesses and potentially more housing options, but we'll have to see how it shakes out.
Tourism Industry Recognition and Economic Impact
Supports $800 million in direct visitor spending locally
District 5 Commissioner Election
None
crime reduction
This means less worry about property crime and potentially lower insurance rates for homeowners.
downtown redevelopment survey
Your feedback could shape how millions of dollars are spent downtown.
Personnel Appointment
Expect potential shifts in how your tax dollars are managed and invested, for better or worse.
City Reimbursement for Fire Station No. 8 Expenditures
The city requested $2,100,000.00 in TIRZ funds for Fire Station No. 8.
immigration impact
Local services are going to be stretched thin, meaning your tax dollars might be going towards managing the influx.
public official misconduct
Who knows how much this mess will cost taxpayers in the long run?
liquor license revocation
Bars that can't prove they're checking IDs could lose their license and a lot of cash.
public official charges
Taxpayer money could be on the line if this situation escalates, and it's definitely bad for business confidence.
water bill increase
Your wallet's going to feel it with a double-digit percentage hike on your water bill.
scam warning
You could lose money if you fall for these scams, so stay vigilant!
water rate increase
Expect your monthly water bill to climb to cover the costs of this major infrastructure project.
bridge board meeting
We don't know yet if this meeting will cost us money or save us money, but it's about our bridges, so it could impact travel and trade.
new city department
Taxpayer money is going towards a new department and its director, so expect to see that reflected in city budgets.
Moved or seconded (6)
Motions Haddad personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- secondedpassed2026-03-23
Commissioner Joaquin Zamora moved to disapprove of the A-O zoning as recommended.
- movedpassed2026-03-23
Commissioner Victor "Seby" Haddad moved to disapprove of the C-1 zoning as recommended.
- secondedpassed2026-03-23
Excess of expenditures over appropriations For the year ended September 30, 2025, expenditures in certain general fund departments exceeded appropriations� These expenditures over appropriations are the result of underestimating actual expenditures for the year. Revenue sufficient to provide for the
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-12026-02-23
Consideration and Approval of Non-Exclusive Transportation Network Company Operating Permits at McAllen International Airport
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-02-23
Resolution nominating a representative for the Hidalgo County Appraisal District Board of Directors 2026
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-02-09
Chapter 42 (Extraterritorial Jurisdiction of Municipalities)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (207)
Recorded while Haddad was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Public Hearings on Rezonings and Routine Items
Consent Agenda
Award of Contract for Dallas Avenue at South 1st Street Drainage Improvements
Table Variance Requests for Blue Jay Phase I and McColl Crossing
Approval of Variance for Cascada at Champion Lakes
Approval of Variance for Eider Subdivision
Approval of Variances for Habitat at Ware Phase II
Approval of Variances for Mariel Lucille Subdivision
Rezoning from C-2 (Neighborhood Commercial-OC) District to C-2 (Regional Commercial-UDC) District: Lot 7, Lazy-A Ranch Addition Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas; 2400 Maple Avenue. REZ2026-0038
Canvass of May 2, 2026 Special Election Returns
Withdrawal of Run-Off Election Ordinance
Rezoning from A-O (Agricultural and Open Space-OC) District under the Old Code (OC) to A-O (Agricultural and Open Space-UDC) District under the new Unified Development Code (UDC) for the following properties: 7701 South Bentsen Road (PID:…
Amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of McAllen.
Approval of Minutes for Workshop and Regular Meeting held April 27, 2026.
Consideration and Authorization to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Hidalgo County - Urban County Program for the development of the 2028-2032 Five-Year Consolidated Plan and Strategy for funds from the U.S. Department of Housing…
Consideration and Approval of Change Order No. 3 and Final Reconciliation for the Terminal HVAC & Lighting Efficiency Improvements at McAllen International Airport (Project No. 7-23-C37-645).
Approval of Tax Refunds over $500.00. 1. Aerie By American Eagle 2. Akamai Technologies Inc 3. Bazan Gerardo & Paulo Angela 4. E.T.A. Asset Holdings 5. Gonzalez Adolfo 6. Gonzalez Oscar & Rosalie 7. Granados Anibal & Christina 8. HPIII…
Approval of Conditional Use Permit for Young's Sno-Wiz
Approval of Public Hearing Items and Rezonings
Approval of Consent Agenda
Voting record (6)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Conditional Use Permit for AEP Texas Substation
Disapproval of Rezone from I-1 to A-O at 7401 South 10th Street
Seconded the motion to disapprove.
move to approve the variance as recommended
move to instruct the City Manager and City Attorney to proceed as described in executive session
approve the item
Downtown Rezoning to CC-DT
Voted against the downtown rezoning item.