Corpus Christi Council Members Seek to Discuss Mayor's Removal

Three council members request agenda item to debate petition for Mayor Guajardo's ouster

Mar. 11, 2026 at 10:04pm

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Three members of the Corpus Christi City Council have requested an agenda item to discuss a petition seeking the removal of Mayor Paulette Guajardo from office. The council members are asking the city to determine whether any formal proceedings should begin under the city charter's process for removing an elected official.

Why it matters

The move comes during a tense time for city leadership, as Corpus Christi officials have also faced criticism from the state governor over the city's water supply and long-term planning. The potential removal of the mayor could further destabilize the city's political landscape.

The details

According to a council action request, council members Carolyn Vaughn, Gil Hernandez and Eric Cantu asked for the item to be placed on the March 24, 2026 City Council agenda. The document requests a discussion and possible action on an August 29, 2025 petition filed by Rachel Caballero seeking the mayor's removal from office. If the item is placed on the agenda, council members would discuss whether to begin formal removal proceedings outlined in the city charter.

  • The council action request was submitted on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
  • The petition seeking the mayor's removal was filed on August 29, 2025.
  • The City Council is scheduled to discuss the potential removal on March 24, 2026.

The players

Paulette Guajardo

The current mayor of Corpus Christi, Texas.

Carolyn Vaughn

A member of the Corpus Christi City Council who requested the agenda item to discuss the mayor's removal.

Gil Hernandez

A member of the Corpus Christi City Council who requested the agenda item to discuss the mayor's removal.

Eric Cantu

A member of the Corpus Christi City Council who requested the agenda item to discuss the mayor's removal.

Rachel Caballero

The individual who filed the petition seeking the removal of Mayor Guajardo.

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What’s next

If the agenda item is approved, the Corpus Christi City Council will discuss on March 24, 2026 whether to begin formal proceedings to remove Mayor Paulette Guajardo from office.

The takeaway

The potential removal of the mayor of Corpus Christi highlights the ongoing political tensions within the city's leadership, which are further exacerbated by the city's handling of critical infrastructure issues like water supply. The outcome of this process could have significant implications for the city's governance and its relationship with state officials.