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The road you drive on. The bridge that gets trucks across. The water that comes out of your faucet.
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JD GonzalezFor Mayor
Moving Laredo Forward
Experience. Service. A Vision for Laredo's Future.
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Meet JD Gonzalez
A Lifetime of Service. A Future Focused on Laredo.
JD Gonzalez was born and raised in Laredo and graduated from United High School. He served ten years in the United States Navy, where he was recognized as Sailor of the Year. He came home, built a business, and spent more than three decades working in customs and international trade — the industries that move billions of dollars through our city every year.
The son of Mexican immigrants, JD did not come from politics or old money. He came from work, family, and the belief that Laredo should create the same opportunity for the next generation that it created for him.
- Laredo native · United High School
- 10-year U.S. Navy veteran · Sailor of the Year
- Entrepreneur · 30+ years of business experience
- Customs & international trade leader
- Son of Mexican immigrants
MovingLaredoForward
A city that plans ahead. A city that fixes what's broken. A city that turns its position on the border into opportunity for every family who calls Laredo home.
My Platform
A Plan to Move Laredo Forward
A stronger city starts with practical solutions, experienced leadership, and a clear vision for the future.
Economic Development
Thirty years of building business in Laredo — experience, not a campaign promise.
Learn MoreInternational Trade & Logistics
Laredo has something the rest of the world needs.
Learn MoreHealthcare Access
You should be able to ask 'When can we get in?' — not 'How far do we have to drive?'
Learn MoreJobs & Opportunity
A Laredo where you can build a career, a business, and a family.
Learn MoreResponsible City Leadership
Accountability, transparency, and a habit of getting things done.
Learn MoreExperience That Matters
Proof, not promises.
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Mission: Move Laredo Forward
JD's Story
From Laredo. For Laredo.
Laredo
Growing up on the border
Raised in Laredo by Mexican immigrant parents who taught him that work comes first and community comes right after.
School
United High School
JD graduated from United High School, where the friendships and lessons still shape how he sees the city.
Service
United States Navy
Ten years of service in the U.S. Navy — discipline, teamwork, and responsibility under pressure.
Honor
Sailor of the Year
Recognized as Sailor of the Year for leadership and performance among his peers.
Home
Coming back to Laredo
JD returned home to build his life and career in the city that raised him.
Business
Building a business
He started and grew a business in Laredo, meeting a payroll and solving real problems for real customers.
Trade
Customs & international trade
Three decades working in customs and cross-border commerce, building relationships across industries that move billions through Laredo.
Community
Giving back
Supporting veterans, families, and local business through the organizations that hold Laredo together.
2026
Candidate for Mayor
JD is running to bring practical, experienced leadership to City Hall and move Laredo forward.
Campaign video coming soon.
Campaign Video
Why I'm Running
Hear directly from JD about why he believes Laredo's best days are still ahead.
Our Community
Laredo Is Moving Forward
This campaign is built by neighbors — veterans, business owners, families, students, and volunteers who believe Laredo's next chapter should be its strongest.
Supporter stories will be added here as our community shares them.
Latest From the Campaign
Updates, Events & Press
Event · August 15, 2026
JD Gonzalez Mayoral Campaign Announcement
Join JD, his family, and supporters as he formally announces his campaign for Mayor of Laredo. Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 11:00 AM — Tacotote, 10211 McPherson Rd.
Read moreCommunity · Coming soon
Neighborhood Listening Tour
JD is visiting neighborhoods across Laredo to hear directly from residents about roads, water, safety, and opportunity.
Read morePress · Coming soon
Trade & Logistics Roundtable
A working conversation with customs brokers, carriers, and warehouse operators on turning trade volume into Laredo jobs.
Read moreCampaign Kickoff
JD Gonzalez Mayoral Campaign Announcement
- Saturday, August 15, 2026
- 11:00 AM
- Tacotote, 10211 McPherson Rd., Laredo, TX 78041
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