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)(General)
Infrastructure and Public Works
Contract expenditure of $191,614.14.
Old Town Neighborhood Preservation
The city hopes this will spur private investment in downtown properties.
Personnel Appointment
Expect potential shifts in how your tax dollars are managed and invested, for better or worse.
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.
special meeting
We don't know the cost yet, but special meetings usually mean someone's footing the bill for extra city time.
business licensing enforcement
Businesses operating without the proper licenses could face fines and lost revenue due to shutdowns.
public corruption investigation
We don't know the exact financial fallout yet, but investigations like this often lead to big changes in how taxpayer money is handled.
anti-corruption law
It's unclear if this will cost taxpayers anything yet, but bad governance can definitely drain city funds.
ICE detention facility opposition
It's unclear if this facility will bring jobs or strain local resources, but residents are worried about the latter.
immigration impact
Local services are going to be stretched thin, meaning your tax dollars might be going towards managing the influx.
city staff appointment
We don't know yet if this new hire will cost us more or save us money, but big changes are likely coming.
city hall construction
Your tax dollars are going towards a flashy new building, so get ready for potential property tax adjustments down the line.
public corruption
Taxpayer money could be wasted if this commissioner's actions led to any shady deals.
business license enforcement
This lawsuit could mean lost revenue for the club and potential legal costs for both sides.
international relations
Keeping this route open means big bucks for local businesses and travelers.
code enforcement
These bars could be looking at hefty fines or even closure, impacting their owners and employees.
legal challenge to city ordinance
This ruling could mean less oversight, potentially leading to misused taxpayer money down the line.
liquor license revocation
Bars that can't prove they're checking IDs could lose their license and a lot of cash.
scam warning
You could lose money if you fall for these scams, so stay vigilant!
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 (8)
Recorded while Haddad was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Rezone from C-3 (General Business-OC) District and R-2 (Duplex Fourplex-OC) District to M-2 (Regional Mixed Use-UDC) District: A 3.43-acre tract out of a measured 10.50-acre tract of land, out of the south 20.08 acres out of Lot 12,…
Rezoning from C-3 (General Business–OC) & Commercial Industrial-OC) District under the Old Code (OC) to C-2 (Regional Commercial–UDC) District under the new Unified Development Code (UDC) for the following properties: Bentsen Road Plaza…
Rezoning from C-3 (General Business Commercial–OC) District under the Old Code (OC) to C-2 (Regional Commercial–UDC) District under the new Unified Development Code (UDC) for the following properties: J.G Ortegon Subdivision Unit No. 2,…
Rezoning from C-3 (General Business–OC) District and R-1 (Single Family Residential-OC) District under the Old Code (OC) to C-2 (Regional Commercial–UDC) District under the new Unified Development Code (UDC) for the following properties:…
Consideration and Authorization to remove 4 th Quarter of Fiscal Year 2024-25 Uncollectible Sanitation & Drainage Fee Accounts from the General Ledger and begin Write-off procedures.
Ordinance providing for a budget amendment in the General Fund for Quinta Mazatlan for appropriation of Insurance Claims Proceeds.
Rezone from C-3 (General Business-OC) District to C-2 (Regional Commercial-UDC) District:21,027 sq. ft. tract of land out of the Missouri Pacific Railroad Company Right-Of-Way out of Hidalgo Canal Company Subdivision, Hidalgo County,…
Consideration and Approval of Master Contract Agreements for General Engineering Services at McAllen International Airport (Project No. 09-25-S94-760).
Voting record (0)(General)
No votes found matching General.