The City of Floresville is served by the mayor and five council members. The city council formally meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month at 6:00 pm. Unless otherwise noted, meetings take place at City Hall, located at 1120 D Street. Public participation is encouraged; attendees must follow City Council Rules of Procedure. Many city council meetings are livestreamed and stored on our Meeting Videos page and our Facebook page.
Gloria Morales Cantu
Mayor
- Elected May 4, 2024
- Served as Place 5 council member from 2016 to 2023, including six years as Mayor Pro Tem
- Lifelong resident of Floresville
- 26 years of service with Floresville Independent School District (FISD)
- Board of trustees member, Camino Real Community Services, representing Wilson County
- Board of trustees member, Floresville Light and Power System (FELPS)
- Committee member, Floresville Food Pantry, Floresville Fan Page, and Floresville ISD Safety and Security team
- Team member, Wesley Nurse Health Ministry
- Member, Wilson County Historical Society
- A few accomplishments from time on the city council include the following: worked on the turnaround plan for the financial future of Floresville, from deficit to surplus; completion of wastewater treatment plant, preparing Floresville for 30 years of growth; supported construction of new sports complex/park, including sports fields, concession stands, restrooms, rodeo arena, and amphitheater; secured an emergency water supply; approved the Wilson Community Health Center and a new city water tower; and collaborated with the Alamo Regional Transit (ART) services to get local transportation route for citizens.
- Priorities include encouraging city growth while always being mindful of our tax rate; continuing to support the FEDC in creating new jobs and opportunities for our town; continuing to work on city street improvements and infrastructure upgrades; making sure the Floresville police station is equipped with the technology and facility necessities to serve our community; supporting equipment improvements for the children with disabilities playground; working to complete improvements on all city public parks, including River Park splash pad and swimming pool renovations, addition of exercise equipment at Pecan Park, and equipment upgrades at Lodi Park; continuing to collaborate with San Antonio Council on Alcohol & Drug Awareness (SACADA) and other local organizations; collaborating with the San Antonio Railroad Heritage Museum and Floresville Hike and Bike Trail Committee to upgrade the Floresville Historic Railroad Depot; and supporting work on sewer systems and lift stations.
- Mayor Cantu will focus on the economic development of the city, enhancing public services, and making sure Floresville remains a safe place to live, work, and raise a family. Her leadership is characterized by transparency, inclusivity, and thinking ahead for our future.
Contact Info
City Hall
1120 D Street
Floresville, TX 78114
(830) 581-1779
mayor@floresvilletx.gov
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Marissa Ximenez
Council Member, Place 1
- Elected November 6, 2018
- Lifelong resident of Floresville, daughter to Johnny and Julie Ximenez
- Graduate of Floresville ISD (Class of 2002)
- Bachelors of Art in Psychology from St. Mary’s University (2006); McNair scholarship
- Attended University of Notre Dame to conduct, publish, and present research in the field of psychology
- Specialist in School Psychology degree from Texas State University (2009)
- Licensed school psychologist
- Current training manager for the Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education
- Previously director of special education for Poth ISD
- Previous special programs coordinator at East Central ISD
- Served on FEDC board for five years, held position of secretary
- Member of El Mesias United Methodist Church, currently Pastor Parish Relations chair
- Member of Floresville Independent School District Design Team for the District Strategic Planning Committee
- President of the Association of Hispanic Municipal Officials
- Texas Municipal League Board of Directors member
- Served as a member of the TML Audit, TML Legislative Policy Summit, and TML Constitution committees
- Councilwoman Ximenez has extensive experience in program development, budgeting, and securing funding at the federal, state, and local levels. She has a track record of implementing successful initiatives and advocating for underserved communities. Her understanding of how decisions impact programming and constituents allows her to make informed choices and drive progress. Councilwoman Ximenez is well-equipped to make a positive impact in her community.
- Priorities include social equity, shared prosperity, affordability, environmental stewardship, and public safety for all. Her top priority is safety. Councilwoman Ximenez will work to ensure the community has safe water to drink, safe roads to drive on, and for the community to feel safe enough to have their children play in the front yard. She will review the city budget and looks to ensure the taxpayers’ hard-earned money works for them. Will continue to support economic development to help Floresville grow to meet the needs of the community.
Contact Info
City Hall
1120 D Street
Floresville, TX 78114
(830) 581-1589
councilplace1@floresvilletx.gov
Mario Morones
Council Member, Place 2
- Elected May 4, 2024
Contact Info
City Hall
1120 D Street
Floresville, TX 78114
(830) 581-9584
councilplace2@floresvilletx.gov
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Jessica Rodriguez-Green
Council Member, Place 3
- Elected June 24, 2023
- Born at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina and raised in Hampton, Virginia; graduated from Kecoughtan High School in 2000
- From a long line of military family heritage, father and three sisters are lifelong residents of Floresville
- Joined the United States Army through the Delayed Entry Program; entered active duty as a combat medic (91B-68W) in 2000, dedicated to saving lives and providing critical medical care.
- Stationed at various military bases, including Fort Jackson, South Carolina, and Fort Sam Houston, Texas; earned EMT/B National Certification. Duties at Fort Cavazos, Texas, with the 62nd Engineer Battalion, 13th Coscom; Schweinfurt, Germany, with 299th Combat Support Battalion, 1st Infantry Division (BRO).
- Deployed to Iraq for Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF II), accumulating over four years of foreign service, combat experience, and PTSD.
- While military wife, nanny, and reservist in Montana, continued to work in the medical field, serving as a medical assistant, EMT, and triage nurse at Kalispell Gastroenterology and Northwest Women’s Healthcare Gynecology & Infertility Care. Committed to supporting military families and surrounding community.
- Family Readiness Group leader at Fort Carson, Colorado
- Moved to Floresville in 2013
- Attended San Antonio College
- Proud devoted mother of two sons: Micah and Elias. Dedicated time to them while supporting their father’s military career, including multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. Child born with congenital heart disease enabled appreciation of the challenges of families facing similar situations and sparked desire to bring awareness to related issues.
- REALTOR® with Southern Estate Realty Group in Poth, Texas
- Active member of the Floresville Lions Club
- Priorities are family, strong community bonds, drawing awareness to community physical and mental health issues, preservation and growth/balance for a prosporous Floresville. Advocating financial transparency and bringing the people of Floresville together to be more engaged as the city grows. Strongly encourages awareness of local government by citizens to be the change needed on the local, state and federal levels.
Contact Info
City Hall
1120 D Street
Floresville, TX 78114
(830) 581-9325
councilplace3@floresvilletx.gov
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Beatrice Ximenez-Marroquin
Council Member, Place 4
- Elected May 6, 2023
- Lifelong resident of Floresville
- Daughter of Tony and Christina Ximenez
- Master’s degree in public administration from The University of Texas at San Antonio
- Graduate certification in nonprofit administration and leadership from The University of Texas at San Antonio
- Bachelor’s degree from The University of Texas at San Antonio: majored in criminal justice with emphasis in legal studies
- Associate’s degree from Palo Alto College: majored in criminal justice with an emphasis in juvenile delinquency
- Floresville High School Honor Graduate
- Currently a business services manager for Bexar County
- Certified Financial Planner
- Responsible for coordination of administrative and business functions, consistently working with contracts, grants, and budgets to understand the policy changes that effect the Bexar County population
- My love for helping others began as a child seeing my dad serve the City of Floresville for 12 years as a council member and mayor pro tem. Going to the city council meetings and becoming familiar with citizen requests made me aware of how city governments work and, most importantly, how to be a public servant.
- My three sons, Daniel Rey, Julian Rene, and James Ryan, motivate me and keep me active in school and sports activities.
- Currently serves on several women’s leaders associations
- Goals for our city include bringing positive change, creating effective and efficient city operations, finding savings to the city budget, locating grant funding, and helping bring programs to serve the gaps in our community.
- It is my honor to represent Floresville, in which my main duty is the welfare of the public to include services in the form of protection, administration, and maintenance.
Contact Info
City Hall
1120 D Street
Floresville, TX 78114
(830) 581-1822
councilplace4@floresvilletx.gov
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Donald K. Scee
Council Member, Place 5
- Elected May 6, 2023
- 35-year career in federal law enforcement
- Served 15 years active duty with the U. S. Army Military Police, with 12 additional years serving in the Military Police with the Army Reserve. Combat tours in Somalia and Iraq. Received Bronze Star Medal, two meritorious service medals, six Army commendation medals, and the Combat Action Badge. Retired as a SFC/E-7 with 27 years combined service. Assigned for four years as a leadership development instructor. Held U. S. Government security clearance for 30 years.
- 20-year career as a federal agent with U. S. Border Patrol. Served as intelligence, prosecutions, and field training officers; all-terrain vehicle unit supervisor; post-academy instructor; narcotics detection dog handler; supervisory border patrol agent; course developer/instructor supervisor at the Border Patrol National Academy; training operations supervisor; deputy patrol agent in charge; and acting patrol agent in charge.
- Floresville Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors from 2022 to 2023
- President of the Board of Commissioners for Wilson County Emergency Services District #5 from 2022 to 2023
- Currently holds an active Master Peace Officer Certificate with Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
- Member of the Floresville American Legion Post #38
- Karnes County Veterans Service Officer in Karnes City since 2019
- Married to Angela Trinidad-Scee, native of Floresville
- Working to restore trust and confidence in our City government
- Experienced in managing governmental budgets large and small
- Frequently called on during federal career to evaluate departments/sections with leadership issues and make recommendations to improve efficiency and boost morale.
Contact Info
City Hall
1120 D Street
Floresville, TX 78114
(830) 581-1982
councilplace5@floresvilletx.gov