Police union says talks have 'made strides' as negotiations continue
August 31, 2026 | Laredo, Webb County, Texas
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Sergeant Deliberto Olas, president of the Laredo Police Officers Association, told the council the police bargaining team has made progress in talks and hopes to reach a tentative agreement in an upcoming session.
"We have made strides," Olas said, and added that the union currently finds itself over what was allotted and hopes the city will meet it partway. He declined to offer specific negotiation details because discussions remain active but said a meeting was scheduled for Wednesday to continue talks.
City leaders acknowledged progress but did not vote on any police contract at the meeting. The council later directed staff and legal counsel to continue negotiations across bargaining tables.
"We have made strides," Olas said, and added that the union currently finds itself over what was allotted and hopes the city will meet it partway. He declined to offer specific negotiation details because discussions remain active but said a meeting was scheduled for Wednesday to continue talks.
City leaders acknowledged progress but did not vote on any police contract at the meeting. The council later directed staff and legal counsel to continue negotiations across bargaining tables.
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