Corpus Christi City Council District 1 · Nov 3, 2026
Billy Lerma
Candidate for City Council District 1
Billy Lerma is running for Corpus Christi City Council District 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against John Garcia, Tracy McCall, John M. Cudd and Vidal "Cowboy" Conde.
Last day to register to vote · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayMarine Corps veteran and retired U.S. Postal Service worker who previously served on the City Council and has spent more than 25 years on the Tuloso-Midway ISD board.
Where Billy Lerma stands: positions on the record
Priorities1 sourced position
as reported by the Corpus Christi Caller-Times
Listed securing the city's water future, strengthening neighborhoods, city services, streets and drainage, and responsible growth as his priorities.
Own statementCorpus Christi Caller-Times · May 19, 2026
Past candidacies1 sourced position
Ran for City Council District 1 in 2022 (lost in a runoff).
Own statementCity of Corpus Christi
Desalination1 sourced position
candidate-submitted profile on Vote Corpus Christi
His submitted profile supports a diversified water supply including responsible desalination outside the Inner Harbor.
“including responsible desalination outside the Inner Harbor”
Own statementVote Corpus Christi (United Corpus Christi Center for Civic Engagement): candidate-submitted profiles
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