Paulette M. Guajardo

MAYOR

Paulette M. Guajardo

MAYOR

Mayor’s Office

Mayor Paulette M. Guajardo

This Mayor's Office presides over council meetings and official city ceremonies. Mayor Guajardo represents the city on the state, national and international levels. The mayor is a member of City Council. Mayor Guajardo was elected in 2022 for a two year term.

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Biography of Mayor Guajardo

Mayor Paulette Guajardo is proud to serve as the 60th Mayor of Corpus Christi, having been elected by a strong community mandate for progress and change. She is a proud Corpus Christian, a graduate of Flour Bluff High School, and she holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi. Before entering public office, she owned and operated an Allstate Insurance Agency for 15 years. Her journey into public service career began in 2016 when she was first elected as a two-term Councilwoman At-Large.

Now in her third term as mayor, she is dedicated to securing a sustainable long-term water supply for the city and region, enhancing public safety, improving infrastructure, and fostering economic growth to create job opportunities for residents. Mayor Guajardo is confident that Corpus Christi is on a dynamic growth trajectory, one that builds on the city’s strengths as a thriving coastal community while upholding the cherished values of faith, family, and community.

As the City’s principal spokesperson and diplomatic representative, Mayor Guajardo works tirelessly to enhance the quality of life for all residents through collaboration and visionary leadership. She is committed to shaping a Corpus Christi defined by progress, opportunity, and sustainable growth; a city that future generations will be proud to call home.