City Commission

Members

The Brownsville City Commission is comprised of seven members made up of the Mayor and six City Commissioners.


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  1. Juan “Trey” Mendez, III

    Mayor
    Email
    Phone: 956-548-6007
    • Elected:  June 22, 2019
    • Sworn In:  July 2, 2019
    • Term Expires:  May 2023
    P.O. Box 911

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  1. John Cowen Jr

    City Commissioner, At-Large "A"
    Email
    Phone: 956-548-6007
    • Elected: June 22, 2019
    • Sworn In: July 2, 2019
    • Term Expires: June 2023
      P.O. Box 911 


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    1. Rose M. Z. Gowen

      City Commissioner, At-Large "B"
      Email
      Phone: 956-548-6007
      • Re-Elected: May 6, 2017
      • Sworn In: May 21, 2017
      • Term Expires: May 2021
      P.O. Box 911


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    1. Nurith Galonsky Pizana

      Commissioner, District 1
      Email
      Phone: 956-548-6007
      • Elected: June 22, 2019
      • Sworn In: July 2, 2019
      • Term Expires: June 2023
        P.O. Box 911 


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      1. Jessica Tetreau-Kalifa

        Commissioner, District 2
        Email
        Phone: 956-548-6007
        • Re-Elected:  May 4, 2019
        • Sworn In:  May 21, 2019
        • Term Expires:  May 2023
        P.O. Box 911



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      1. Joel Munguia

        Commissioner District 3
        Email
        Phone: 956-548-6007
        • Elected: May 6, 2017
        • Sworn In: May 23, 2017
        • Term Expires: May 2021

        P.O. Box 911
        City Hall/1001 E. Elizabeth St.
        Brownsville, TX 78522-0911

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      1. Ben Neece

        Commissioner District 4
        Email
        Phone: 956-548-6042
        • Elected: May 6, 2017
        • Sworn In: May 23, 2017
        • Term Expires: May 2021
        P.O. Box 911
        City Hall/1001 E. Elizabeth St.
        Brownsville, TX 78522-0911


      Additional Information

       
      Executive Session and Workshop Sessions begin prior to 6 p.m. Please check the meeting agenda for actual time. Special meetings or workshops may be called by the City Commission as needed. For further information contact us at 956-548-6001.

      Regular Meetings


      • 6 p.m.
      • 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month
      • City Hall / Federal Building
        1001 E Elizabeth Street
        Commission Chambers 2nd Floor
        Brownsville, TX 78520
      Brownsville City Commission meetings are coordinated by the Office of the Secretary.

      Agendas & Minutes


      Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
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      Agendas, meeting packets, and approved minutes are prepared by the Office of the Secretary.

      City Commission agendas are posted on the City's website on the afternoon of the Friday prior to the scheduled Tuesday meeting.


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