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Former councilman files petition to remove Webb County commissioner
By Angie Bravo at KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News
· June 23, 2026
· 2 min read
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Former Laredo Councilman Alfonso “Poncho” Casso has filed a petition seeking to remove Webb County Precinct 3 Commissioner John Galo from office.The petition accuses Galo of official misconduct and incompetence tied to the county’s 2018 purchase of a downtown building now us...
Key takeaway (KGNS) - Former Laredo Councilman Alfonso “Poncho” Casso has filed a petition seeking to remove Webb County Precinct 3 Commissioner John Galo from office.
Why this matters in Laredo News
The petition filed by former Councilman Alfonso "Poncho" Casso against Webb County Precinct 3 Commissioner John Galo has significant implications for the community, particularly in terms of transparency and accountability in local government. The allegations of official misconduct and incompetence surrounding the 2018 purchase of the downtown building now used as the sheriff's office raise questions about the use of public funds and the potential for conflicts of interest. The fact that voters rejected a $125 million law enforcement complex in 2017, only to have the county use certificates of obligation to reimburse itself for the building purchase, may be seen as a circumvention of the democratic process. As the case moves forward, residents will be watching to see how the court addresses these concerns and whether Commissioner Galo will be held accountable for his actions. The outcome of this case may also impact the public's trust in local government and its ability to make decisions that reflect the will of the community.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Former Laredo Councilman Alfonso “Poncho” Casso has filed a petition seeking to remove Webb County Precinct 3 Commissioner John Galo from office.The petition accuses Galo of official misconduct and incompetence tied to the county’s 2018 purchase of a downtown building now us...
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