City Commission

Members

The Brownsville City Commission is comprised of seven members made up of the Mayor and six City Commissioners. You can write to your Mayor and Commissioner at: P.O. Box 911, Brownsville, Texas 78520. 

The City Commission meets at the City Commission Chambers located at City Hall/Old Federal Building, 2nd Floor, 1001 E. Elizabeth St., Brownsville, TX 78520

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    John Cowen, Jr.

    Mayor
    Email
    Phone: 956-548-6007
    • Elected:  May 6, 2023
    • Sworn In: May 16, 2023
    • Term Expires: May 2027

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    Tino Villarreal, Jr.

    City Commissioner, At-Large "A"
    Email
    Phone: 956-548-6007
    • Elected: June 17, 2023
    • Sworn In: July 11, 2023
    • Term Expires: May 2027

  1. Rose M. Z. Gowen

    Rose M. Z. Gowen, M.D.

    City Commissioner, At-Large "B"
    Email
    Phone: 956-548-6007
    • Re-Elected: May 1, 2021
    • Sworn In: May 11, 2021
    • Term Expires: May 2025




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    Bryan L. Martinez

    City Commissioner, District 1
    Email
    Phone: 956-548-6007
    • Elected: May 6, 2023
    • Sworn In: May 16, 2023
    • Term Expires: May 2027




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    Linda C. Macias

    City Commissioner, District 2
    Email
    Phone: 956-548-6007
    • Elected:  May 6, 2023
    • Sworn In:  May 16, 2023
    • Term Expires:  May 2027





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    Roy De los Santos

    City Commissioner, District 3
    Email
    Phone: 956-548-6007
    • Elected: June 2021
    • Sworn In: 6/29/2021
    • Term Expires: May 2025



  1. Pedro Cardenas

    Pedro Cardenas

    City Commissioner, District 4
    Email
    Phone: 956-548-6007
    • Elected: June 2021
    • Sworn In: 6/29/2021
    • Term Expires: May 2025



Additional Information

 
Special meetings or workshops may be called by the City Commission as needed. For further information contact us at 956-548-6001.

Regular Meetings

  • 5 p.m.
  • 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month
  • City Hall / Federal Building
    1001 E Elizabeth Street
    Commission Chambers, 2nd Floor
    Brownsville, TX 78520

The Office of the City Secretary coordinates Brownsville City Commission meetings.

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available before the meetings.  Minutes are available following approval.

View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes.

The office of the City Secretary prepares agendas, meeting packets, and approved minutes.

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