District 3 Council Member· 2025-2027
Eric Cantu
Corpus Christi
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 29
- Total speaking time
- 3:41:45
- Avg per meeting
- 7:39
- Segments
- 3945
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Top issues during term (20)
Inner Harbor Desalination Plant
Potential grant funding up to $120 million with a 25% local cost share requirement against an estimated $1 billion project cost.
city council election
We'll have to wait and see how his policies might shake up city spending.
Short-Term Rental Regulation
Potential impact on tourism revenue and municipal legal defense expenses.
water restrictions
Businesses like car washes could lose money if they're forced to close or limit operations.
water infrastructure spending
$474,896 in additional contract funding.
Sidewalk Maintenance Pilot
The pilot suggests that a dedicated program would require approximately $1.7 million annually to maintain current production levels.
Park and Recreation Improvements
The project is budgeted at $850,000, with $633,000 allocated for construction.
Wastewater Infrastructure Extension vs. Septic Waivers for Commercial Developments
Developers bear the cost of required utility extensions and on-site septic installations.
Mayor removal hearing
Legal costs and public resources expended on the special evidentiary hearing remain ongoing.
Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Planning
Homeowners will likely pay slightly more in property taxes compared to the previous year.
Unified Development Code (UDC) Revision Process
None directly quantified at this meeting.
Packery Channel Maintenance Fund Balance
No direct financial impact was noted, but the plan could influence future water usage and related costs.
Personnel decision
Taxpayer money is being spent on a prolonged search for this key position.
London Ranch Estates water line reimbursement
The developers say they spent over $1.03 million out of pocket on the water line.
Water Conservation and Industrial Usage
Operational funding supported through the municipal water fund.
emergency management
The city is accepting $5,000 in grant funds to purchase new equipment.
Plat Approvals for New Subdivisions and Re-plats
May require the developer to update engineering plans to current standards if development lapses.
TIRZ Financial Health and Future
The budget changes will reduce general fund revenues by $197,958.
water crisis
This whole water drama could mean big bucks for infrastructure upgrades, so get ready for potential costs or investments.
Mayor Impeachment Proceedings
The proceedings involved potential misuse of $2 million in taxpayer funds.
Decisions during term (655)
Recorded while Cantu was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Absences (Oct 14 meeting)
October 14, 2026 Meeting Minutes (26-1637)
PL9413 Replat - South Aires Subdivision No. 1 (Consent)
Plat Waiver of ROW Dedication - Wilkey Addition (26-1640)
PL9433 Replat - Wilkey Addition / 7 Brew (26-1636)
Zoning Case ZN9321 - Azali Estates 3, LLC (26-1585)
Transportation Master Plan Amendments - Kitty Hawk (26-1618)
Consent Agenda (Items 2-4, 7-8, 10-12)
Item 9 — Longyards Corpus Christi heavy equipment lease
Item 13 — 40-year airport lease with The Texan Stores
Item 5 — Groundwater rights lease with Evangeline Laguna, LP
Item 6 — Formosa Plastics raw water sales contract
Calderon judgment payment ($250,000)
26-1632 Approval of the October 13, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes.
26-1427 Zoning Case No. ZN9401 Texas Store Properties, LLC (District 1). Ordinance amending the conditions of an existing special permit by rezoning a property at or near 2060 Tuloso Road from the “ON/SP” Neighborhood Office District with…
26-1509 Motion authorizing execution of a one-year supply agreement, with two one-year options, with ACT Pipe and Supply, Inc., headquartered in Houston, Texas, for the purchase of manhole covers, risers, and accessories, for Corpus…
26-1542 Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Texas A&M University - Kingsville to provide specific workforce development, leadership training, organizational assessment, technical assistance, and evaluation services to the…
26-1583 One-Reading ordinance authorizing the acceptance of a grant from the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, DR-4332 Hurricane Harvey, in the amount of…
Consent Agenda Approval
Zoning Case No. ZN9401 - Texas Store Properties, LLC
Voting record (43)
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Calderon judgment payment ($250,000)
amend Section 3 of the Resolution to authorize Corpus Christi B Corporation to enter into a Business Incentive Agreement, with Section 18 amended to allow the City to send notice of default
Consent Agenda Approval
El Bolillo Bakery Economic Development Agreement
Stormwater CIPP Contract Award
Interim City Auditor Appointment
Wastewater Construction Waiver for Brezina Farm Tracts
Voted to uphold staff's recommendation of denial.
Wastewater Construction Waiver for Brezina Farm Tracts
Wastewater Construction Waiver for Laguna Oaks Estates
Council Member Campos moved to approve the consent agenda with the exception of Items 3, 8, 10, 12, and 13, seconded by Council Member Barrera.
Council Member Vaughn moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council Member Scott.
Council Member Barrera moved to approve the motion, seconded by Council Member Scott.
Council Member Hernandez moved to approve the motion, seconded by Council Member Vaughn.
Council Member Hernandez moved to approve the resolution, seconded by Council Member Vaughn.
Council Member Hernandez moved to approve the resolution, seconded by Council Member Paxson.
Council Member Paxson moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council Member Roy.
FY 2026-2027 Operating Budget
Property Tax Rate Ordinance
Inner Harbor Desalination Plant Design Contract (Item 22)
Approval of Consent Agenda (Items 3, 4, 5, 6, 8)
Approval of Farrah Fawcett Artwork Agreement (Item 7)
Moratorium on New Type 1 Short-Term Rental Permits (Item 10)
Reaffirmation of 15% Block Face Density Limitation (Item 10)
Settlement Agreement in Ajit David v. City of Corpus Christi
Legal Services Contract for TCEQ Emergency Order Application
Termination and Settlement Agreement with Elevate QOF, LLC
Board Member Chesney moved to approve the resolution
Zoning Case No. ZN9189 (Bay Breeze MHC)
Proposed FY 2027 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget Recommendation
Abstained due to concerns about the timeline and potential unvetted changes before council submission.
Finding on Charge 1: Aiding a Fraud
Finding on Charge 2: Perjury in Deposition
Finding on Charge 3: Confidentiality Breach
Penalty for Charge 1: 30-Day Suspension
Penalty for Charge 2: Reprimand
Zoning Case No. ZN9194 (Miller Street Holdings, LLC)
Judicial Appointments
Donation for WaterSmart Desalination Grant Application
Motion Authorizing Bureau of Reclamation Grant Application (Item 21)
Opposes pushing the Inner Harbor project and burdening taxpayers.
Interlocal Agreement for Mobile Food Vendor Inspections
Whitecap Wastewater Treatment Plant Control Center Contract
Expressed strong concern over the high per-square-foot construction cost of the 5,000-square-foot building.
Negotiation of Design-Build Contract for Inner Harbor Desalination Plant (Item 18)
Groundwater Rights Purchase and Sale Agreement with ERF Real Estate (Item 25)
I still need more information and we don't know what we're really going to do and stuff and I just don't feel comfortable voting on this
Cooper's Boater Facility and Parking Lot Resurfacing Contract Award
Expressed concern over the high cost of the facility relative to other pressing community infrastructure needs.