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Elected officials for El Paso — promises, tenure record, and accountability.
Mayor
Renard Johnson
Mayor2025-2029
Mayor Renard Johnson's platform appears to focus on addressing tax concerns and implementing public safety initiatives within El Paso. His public statements suggest a desire for faster progress and a pragmatic approach to city governance, as indicated by his defense of a vote against responding to a TSA video, deeming it outside the city's purview.
City council
Alejandra Chávez
District 1 Council Member2025-2027
Alejandra Chávez's platform focuses on managing the rapid development of West El Paso's District 1 by prioritizing infrastructure improvements and traffic mitigation. Her campaign emphasizes addressing the practical challenges of explosive growth, including public safety and urban planning, to maintain the quality of life for district residents.
Josh Acevedo
District 2 Council Member2025-2029
Josh Acevedo's platform centers on leveraging his previous experience as an EPISD school board trustee to address municipal governance and fiscal policy. His priorities include a critical review of city incentive agreements, specifically targeting the cancellation of the Meta data center deal.
Deanna Maldonado-Rocha
District 3 Council Member2025-2029
Deanna Maldonado-Rocha is a candidate for El Paso City Council District 3. Her platform includes differing views on property taxes and the city manager's role. She has also participated in community discussions and responded to election questionnaires, indicating a focus on engaging with constituents and addressing key local issues.
Cynthia Boyar Trejo
District 4 Council Member2025-2029
Ivan Niño
District 5 Council Member2025-2027
Ivan Niño's platform appears to focus on environmental issues, specifically addressing illegal dumping through community engagement and cleanup initiatives. Other articles indicate his participation in candidate questionnaires and runoff elections for El Paso City Council, District 5, suggesting a broader engagement with local governance and community representation.
Art Fierro
District 6 Council Member2023-2027
Lily Limón
District 7 Council Member2025-2029
Lily Limón's platform focuses on municipal infrastructure improvements, specifically prioritizing the maintenance and integrity of city utility systems. Her legislative history reflects an interest in addressing public service funding and oversight of city operations.
Chris Canales
District 8 Council Member2023-2027
Chris Canales' platform appears to focus on addressing El Paso's housing crisis and urban sprawl through zoning reforms. He has also defended his stance on affordable housing plans, indicating a commitment to increasing housing availability and affordability in the city.
Former officials (7)
Cassandra Hernandez
District 3 Council Member2017–2025
Henry Rivera
District 7 Council Member2017–2025
Isabel Salcido
District 5 Council Member2019–2025
Joe Molinar
District 4 Council Member2021–2025
Oscar Leeser
Mayor2021–2025
Brian Kennedy
District 1 Council Member2023–2024
Alexsandra Annello
District 2 Council Member2017–2024
Boards & commissions
Elizabeth M. Badillo
City Plan CommissionerLauren Hanson
City Plan CommissionerSairy Cohen
Zoning Board of Adjustment MemberAlfonso Jurado, Jr.
Zoning Board of Adjustment MemberFabian Uribe
Zoning Board of Adjustment MemberJuan Uribe
City Plan CommissionerMatthew Ibarra
Zoning Board of Adjustment MemberRoberto Chavez
Zoning Board of Adjustment MemberRudy C. Cavazos-Cavasier
City Plan CommissionerKim Reagan
City Plan CommissionerChristine Elizabeth Loveridge
Zoning Board of Adjustment MemberJustin Bass
Zoning Board of Adjustment MemberJim W. Dobrowolski
City Plan CommissionerMartha Aguayo
Zoning Board of Adjustment MemberHeidi Avedician
Zoning Board of Adjustment MemberAlbert Apodaca
City Plan CommissionerAlfredo Borrego
City Plan CommissionerJohn Bryan
City Plan CommissionerElizabeth Thurmond-Bengtson
Zoning Board of Adjustment MemberCity staff
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