Lavaca Mayor · Nov 3, 2026

Lorie L.
Robertson

Lorie L. Robertson is running for mayor of Lavaca in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Jennifer Barber and Joe W. Patrick.

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The race · Mayor

About: Lavaca alderman for Ward 1, Position 2, and chairman of the Lavaca Planning Commission. Her campaign site lists 10 years as director of marketing for the Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority / Chaffee Crossing.
Campaign website: lorieforlavaca.com

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01Priorities1 sourced position

Says the city should take care of public safety, water and sewer utilities, and infrastructure first, with the resources it has.
Take care of the most important things first, utilizing the resources we have available.”
Own statementLorie Robertson for Mayor Link

02Growth1 sourced position

Says the completion of Interstate 49 will bring growth and she wants the city to prepare for it through regional partnerships.
I want to help Lavaca prepare for growth so it doesn’t surprise us or overtake us”
Own statementLorie Robertson for Mayor Link

03Partnerships1 sourced position

Proposes bringing community leaders together in action groups to take on bigger, long-term projects.
Bring Lavaca community leaders together to form meaningful action groups that can tackle bigger, long-term projects.”
Own statementLorie Robertson for Mayor Link

04Sales tax1 sourced position

Voted yes on Ordinance 2026-03, calling a November 2026 vote on a 2% city sales and use tax ending June 30, 2037 (passed 6-0, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Lavaca · Jul 13, 2026 Link How the council voted

05Water lines1 sourced position

Voted yes on a Hawkins Weir Engineers design contract, up to $17,140, to proceed with West Birch Street water line improvements (passed 6-0, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Lavaca · Jul 13, 2026 Link How the council voted

06Police station roof2 sourced positions

Voted yes on countering Liberty Roofing's 50% offer on the police station roof with 75%, or going to trial if refused (passed 6-0, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Lavaca · Jul 13, 2026 Link How the council voted
Voted yes on letting the city attorney and mayor seek a settlement with Liberty Roofing over the police station roof (passed 5-0, October 2026).
Council voteCity of Lavaca · Oct 12, 2026 Link How the council voted

07Employee pay1 sourced position

Voted yes on a 3% cost-of-living increase to the city salary schedule, with yearly cost-of-living reviews (passed 6-0, September 2026).
Council voteCity of Lavaca · Sep 14, 2026 Link How the council voted

08Property tax1 sourced position

Voted yes on Ordinance 2026-05, levying a 5.0 mill tax on real and personal property (passed 5-0, October 2026).
Council voteCity of Lavaca · Oct 12, 2026 Link How the council voted

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