The Corpus Christi City Council members are Mayor Paulette Guajardo; at-large members Roland Barrera, Mark Scott, and Carolyn Vaughn; and district representatives Everett Roy (District 1), Sylvia Campos (District 2), Eric Cantu (District 3), Kaylynn Paxson (District 4), and Gil Hernandez (District 5).1City of Corpus Christi. Council Members Together they make up the nine-member body that sets city policy, passes ordinances, adopts the annual budget, and sets the property tax rate.
Who Represents Your District
Five of the nine seats are tied to specific geographic districts, so only voters inside each district elect that member. Here is who holds each seat and what part of the city it covers:1City of Corpus Christi. Council Members
- District 1 — Everett Roy. Northwest Corpus Christi, including the area near the Port and the Labonte Park region.
- District 2 — Sylvia Campos. Downtown, North Beach, and the historic Heritage Park neighborhood.
- District 3 — Eric Cantu. Western residential areas and portions of the corridor near Corpus Christi International Airport.
- District 4 — Kaylynn Paxson. The heavily populated south side and its major commercial centers.
- District 5 — Gil Hernandez. Padre Island, Flour Bluff, and the southernmost coastal stretches of the city.
If you are not sure which district you live in, the city publishes an interactive map where you can enter your address and pull up your representative.1City of Corpus Christi. Council Members
The At-Large Members and the Mayor
Three council members hold at-large seats, meaning every registered voter in Corpus Christi helps elect them regardless of address. Those seats are currently filled by Roland Barrera, Mark Scott, and Carolyn Vaughn. Because they answer to the whole city, their mandate tends to focus on issues that cross district lines.
Mayor Paulette Guajardo is the ninth member. She presides over council meetings and represents the city at official functions at the state, national, and international level.2City of Corpus Christi. Mayor’s Office
Terms and the Next Election
Every seat on the council carries a two-year term,3City of Corpus Christi. Mayor and Council so the roster above can change often. The next general city election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 2026.4City of Corpus Christi. 2026 Election Central Before you contact or quote a council member, it is worth confirming current names on the city’s official council page, since turnover between election cycles is common.
How to Reach the Council
Regular council meetings are held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, typically on Tuesdays, with agendas posted at least three business days in advance under the Texas Open Meetings Act.5City of Corpus Christi. City Council6Texas Attorney General. Open Meetings Act Handbook 2026
Speaking in Person or Online
The council holds a General Public Comment session at 12:00 p.m. on meeting days. To speak, you need to register in advance. Registration opens Mondays at 8:00 a.m. and closes Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m., either through the city’s online registration page or at the kiosk in City Hall.7City of Corpus Christi. Public Comment Procedures
In-person speakers get up to three minutes. WebEx video and phone options are available for the noon comment session only; Corpus Christi residents joining remotely also get three minutes, while non-residents get one. The mayor can shorten these limits at any meeting. If you want to speak on a specific agenda item when it comes up for a vote, no advance registration is needed, but you can only speak on that item once per meeting.7City of Corpus Christi. Public Comment Procedures
Written Comments
You can also submit written comments. Anything received before 10:30 a.m. on a meeting day goes to all council members and is attached to the official minutes. Comments submitted after that deadline are still forwarded to council members within two business days but will not appear in the minutes.7City of Corpus Christi. Public Comment Procedures If you plan to show slides or other electronic media during your speaking time, the city’s IT department must approve them at least 24 hours before the meeting, and anyone bringing handouts should prepare at least nine copies for the council and three for the charter officers.