San Juan, Texas Boards and Committees

City Commission

Mission and Purpose:

To act as the city of San Juan's primary governing body, setting policy, approving the budget, and appointing city officials. It's duties include establishing city departments, adopting ordinances, and determining city services. The commission works to ensure the city's growth is balanced with economic development, quality of life, and community well-being.

Mario Garza, Mayor

Jesus “Jesse” Ramirez, Mayor Pro-Tempore

Mario Cantu, Commissioner

Gilbert Garza, Commissioner

Marco “Markie” Villegas, Commissioner

Civil Service Commission

Mission and Purpose:

The Civil Service Commision exists to ensure a merit-based system for the selection, promotion, and working conditions of civil service city employees. This includes administering civil service exams, and promoting efficiency, capability, and fairness for public servants.

Rolando Casas, Chair

Eric Sanchez, Vice-Chair

Robert Hernandez, Commissioner

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Economic Development Corporation Board

Mission and Purpose:

The San Juan Economic Development Corporation Board exists to support and guide San Juan's EDC to achieve a prosperous, innovative and thriving community. It's duties include approving budgets, new plans of strategic development

Roberto F Loredo, President

Juan Pedro Contreras, Vice President

Roberto “Bob” Garza, Secretary

Mayor Mario Garza, Treasurer

Jelet Martinez, Member

Armando Garza, Member

Marco "Markie" Villegas, Member

Keep San Juan Beautiful Board (KSJBB)

Mission and Purpose:

To educate and empower the community to reduce litter, improve recycling, and beautify the city. It organizes community-driven initiatives and events, such as cleanups and tree plantings, to enhance the environmental health and sustainability of San Juan, Texas.

Eric Guajardo, Member

Fernando Castillo, Member

Jaime Castillo, Member

Rackel Jimenez, Member

Jelet Martinez, Member

Irene “Jeanna” Ramirez, Member

Carlos Puente, Member

Eric Ismael Jimenez, Member

Alejandro Hernandez ,Member

Eric Sanchez, Member

Anaid Saldana, Member

Crystal Valdez ,Member

Fernando A. Betancourt, Member

Bernardo Anthony Trevino, Member

Skott Leal, Member

Mayor Mario Garza, Ex-Officio

Library Advisory Board

Mission and Purpose:

Leticia Hernandez Muro, Member

María A. Navarro, Member

Sarah Guerra, Member

Christina Garza, Member

Elizabeth Saldana, Member

Iris Lara, Member

Maria Estella Ayala, Member

Mario Cantu, Liaison

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

Mission and Purpose:

Aaron González, Member

‍Sabrina Rodriguez-Fuentes, Member

‍Genovevo “Gene” Quintanilla, Member

Rodrigo De La Cerda, Member

‍Claudia Alvarado, Member

Miss San Juan Noche De Paz Advisory Board

Mission and Purpose:

Jessica Garcia , Treasurer

‍Yvonne Zapata , Member

‍Veronica "Ronnie" Rodriguez , Member

‍Irene “Jeanna” Ramirez , Member

‍Priscilla Aparicio , Member

‍Marco "Markie" Villegas , Ex-Officio

Planning & Zoning Commission

Mission and Purpose:

Irma Castillo , Chairwoman

‍Mark A. Salinas , Vice-Chairman

‍Daniel Garza , Member

‍Eliza Yzaguirre , Member

‍Valerie Cardenas , Member

‍Luis Mancillas, Jr. , Member

‍Martin Gamboa , Vice President

‍Ruben Guajardo , Ex-Officio

Police Athletic League (PAL)

Mission and Purpose:

To build a positive relationship between law enforcement and youth through sports, educational, and community activities. Its goals are to prevent juvenile crime and delinquency, empower young people through mentorship, and strengthen the community by fostering trust and providing constructive outlets for children and teens.

Charlie Villegas , Vice-President

‍Pablo Trevino , Secretary

‍Rudy Guerra , Treasurer

‍Mike Vargas , Member

‍Raul Martinez , Member

‍Ramiro Herrera Jr. , Member

‍Joaquin Javier Ayala , Member

City Commission

Mission and Purpose of Board

Mario Garza, Mayor

Jesus “Jesse” Ramirez, Mayor Pro-Tempore

Mario Cantu, Commissioner

Gilbert Garza, Commissioner

Marco “Markie” Villegas, Commissioner

Civil Service Commission

Mission and Purpose of Board

Rolando Casas, Chair

Eric Sanchez, Vice-Chair

Robert Hernandez, Commissioner

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Economic Development Corporation Board

Mission and Purpose of Board

Roberto F Loredo, President

Juan Pedro Contreras, Vice President

Roberto “Bob” Garza, Secretary

Mayor Mario Garza, Treasurer

Jelet Martinez, Member

Armando Garza, Member

Marco "Markie" Villegas, Member

Keep San Juan Beautiful Board (KSJBB)

Mission and Purpose of Board

Eric Guajardo, Member

Fernando Castillo, Member

Jaime Castillo, Member

Rackel Jimenez, Member

Jelet Martinez, Member

Irene “Jeanna” Ramirez, Member

Carlos Puente, Member

Eric Ismael Jimenez, Member

Alejandro Hernandez ,Member

Eric Sanchez, Member

Anaid Saldana, Member

Crystal Valdez ,Member

Fernando A. Betancourt, Member

Bernardo Anthony Trevino, Member

Skott Leal, Member

Mayor Mario Garza, Ex-Officio

Library Advisory Board

Mission and Purpose of Board

Leticia Hernandez Muro, Member

María A. Navarro, Member

Sarah Guerra, Member

Christina Garza, Member

Elizabeth Saldana, Member

Iris Lara, Member

Maria Estella Ayala, Member

Mario Cantu, Liaison

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

Mission and Purpose of Board

Aaron González, Member

‍Sabrina Rodriguez-Fuentes, Member

‍Genovevo “Gene” Quintanilla, Member

Rodrigo De La Cerda, Member

‍Claudia Alvarado, Member

Miss San Juan Noche De Paz Advisory Board

Mission and Purpose of Board

Jessica Garcia , Treasurer

‍Yvonne Zapata , Member

‍Veronica "Ronnie" Rodriguez , Member

‍Irene “Jeanna” Ramirez , Member

‍Priscilla Aparicio , Member

‍Marco "Markie" Villegas , Ex-Officio

Planning & Zoning Commission

Mission and Purpose of Board

Irma Castillo , Chairwoman

‍Mark A. Salinas , Vice-Chairman

‍Daniel Garza , Member

‍Eliza Yzaguirre , Member

‍Valerie Cardenas , Member

‍Luis Mancillas, Jr. , Member

‍Martin Gamboa , Vice President

‍Ruben Guajardo , Ex-Officio

Police Athletic League (PAL)

Mission and Purpose of Board

Charlie Villegas , Vice-President

‍Pablo Trevino , Secretary

‍Rudy Guerra , Treasurer

‍Mike Vargas , Member

‍Raul Martinez , Member

‍Ramiro Herrera Jr. , Member

‍Joaquin Javier Ayala , Member

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