District 1 Council Member· 2020-2028

Joe Rea

Seguin

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At a glance

News mentions: 9

Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 2
Total speaking time: 0:14
Avg per meeting: 0:07
Segments: 3

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Top issues during term (2)(Budget)

high↓Jan 2026[0]

roadway safety funding

This project is funded by federal grants, so it won't be coming directly out of your local tax bill.

high↓Feb 2026[0]

infrastructure funding

This $30 million infusion saves local taxpayers from footing the entire bill for necessary city upgrades.

Decisions during term (11)

Recorded while Rea was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approvedOct 5, 2026

26-403 Ordinance on second reading amending the Fiscal Year 2026 General Fund Budget of the City of Seguin and declaring an effective date. - Susan Caddell, Director of Finance

approvedOct 5, 2026

26-404 Ordinance on second reading amending the Fiscal Year 2026 Utility Fund Budget of the City of Seguin and declaring an effective date. - Susan Caddell, Director of Finance

approvedOct 5, 2026

26-405 Ordinance on second reading amending the Fiscal Year 2026 Special Revenue Fund Budget of the City of Seguin and declaring an effective date. - Susan Caddell, Director of Finance

approvedSep 15, 2026

8.l. Debt Service Fund budget, first reading

In the news (9)

Seguin TodayJun 12, 2026

Fire destroys home plus garage near Lake Dunlap; One resident treated for smoke inhalation

MySADec 9, 2025

'We need another': Booming S.A.-area town begs for new H-E-B

KSATNov 29, 2025

Seguin repairs ‘significant’ water main break, water service restored, city says

MySAJul 23, 2025

San Antonio-area town scores first $2M H-E-B upgrade in 14 years

Texas Public Radio | TPRJul 17, 2025

How Seguin became the area's 3rd fastest-growing city

MySAMay 16, 2025

San Antonio-area sighting reignites talk of ‘extinct’ big cat

KSATJan 21, 2025

$5.2 million Hobby Lobby set to break ground in Seguin

Seguin TodayFeb 8, 2024

Performance of Seguin City Manager gets high praise, increase in salary

Texas MonthlyJul 21, 2022

Joe Rea

Top issues during term (2)(Budget)

roadway safety funding

infrastructure funding

Decisions during term (11)

26-403 Ordinance on second reading amending the Fiscal Year 2026 General Fund Budget of the City of Seguin and declaring an effective date. - Susan Caddell, Director of Finance

26-404 Ordinance on second reading amending the Fiscal Year 2026 Utility Fund Budget of the City of Seguin and declaring an effective date. - Susan Caddell, Director of Finance

26-405 Ordinance on second reading amending the Fiscal Year 2026 Special Revenue Fund Budget of the City of Seguin and declaring an effective date. - Susan Caddell, Director of Finance

FY2026 General Fund budget amendment (first reading)

FY2026 Utility Fund budget amendment (first reading)

FY2026 Special Revenue Fund budget amendment (first reading)

8.g. FY2027 SEDC budget

8.i. General Fund budget, first reading

8.j. Utility Fund budget, first reading

8.k. Special Revenue Fund budget, first reading

8.l. Debt Service Fund budget, first reading

In the news (9)

Fire destroys home plus garage near Lake Dunlap; One resident treated for smoke inhalation

'We need another': Booming S.A.-area town begs for new H-E-B

Seguin repairs ‘significant’ water main break, water service restored, city says

San Antonio-area town scores first $2M H-E-B upgrade in 14 years

How Seguin became the area's 3rd fastest-growing city

San Antonio-area sighting reignites talk of ‘extinct’ big cat

$5.2 million Hobby Lobby set to break ground in Seguin

Performance of Seguin City Manager gets high praise, increase in salary

The Real Meaning of Texas Ranger Monuments