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District 3 Council Member· 2025-2029

Deanna Maldonado-Rocha

El Paso

About

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.

Campaign promises (7)

  • election
    Deanna Maldonado-Rocha is a candidate for El Paso City Council District 3.
  • taxes
    District 3 council candidates, including Maldonado-Rocha, differ on property taxes.
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  • governance
    District 3 council candidates, including Maldonado-Rocha, differ on the city manager's role.
  • campaign-finance
    District 3 council candidates, including Maldonado-Rocha, differ on fundraising support.
    Related votes
  • community-engagement
    Deanna Maldonado-Rocha participated in community conversations regarding her candidacy for EP City Council District 3.
  • election
    Deanna Maldonado-Rocha responded to election 2024 questionnaires for El Paso City Council District 3.
  • development
    The District 3 community is seeking reinvestment and development.

At a glance

News mentions
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Term ending Dec 31, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
36
Total speaking time
3:10:02
Avg per meeting
5:17
Segments
2546

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Top issues during term (20)

critical→Jan 2026[226]

Stormwater Infrastructure and Flood Mitigation

The utility faces an estimated $875 million in remaining construction needs.

medium↑Apr 2026[136]

election administration

It's unclear if this will cost taxpayers more, but it's all about making sure your vote is counted correctly.

critical→Sep 2026[82]

Automated License Plate Reader Surveillance

No new financial impact; prevents future expenditures on ALPR vendor contracts.

medium↓Jun 2026[62]

public safety and fire response

These fires are driving up insurance premiums and threatening the long-term viability of local small businesses.

critical↓Jan 2026[57]

Sun Metro Budget and Parking Fees

Sun Metro's budget for 2026 decreased by $5.8 million while fund balances are projected to grow.

high→Jan 2026[54]

Animal Welfare and Enforcement

None discussed directly.

high↑Jan 2026[52]

Personnel Appointment

These appointments do not typically involve direct financial compensation, but they influence city policy and operations.

high↓May 2026[49]

Property Tax Assessments

The city faces a nearly $1 billion reduction in the commercial tax base due to a new state-mandated business personal property exemption.

high↑Oct 2026[46]

Transmountain Road truck safety

Enforcement is being done with existing staff; long-term alternatives like the Borderland Expressway are already funded.

critical↑Apr 2026[45]

Camp East Montana detention facility closure

Over $1 billion in federal taxpayer funds have gone to the facility, which advocates say diverts resources from community needs.

critical↓Aug 2026[44]

Marathon Refinery Emissions

Potential costs for increased monitoring and regulatory compliance.

high↑Oct 2026[35]

Northeast El Paso Economic Development

Future economic development agreements could bring investments and jobs to Northeast El Paso.

high↑Oct 2026[31]

KKK-costume incident response

critical→Jan 2026[30]

Utility Rate Regulation

Average customers get about $17.54/month refunds through November, then face a $0.98/month increase if the transmission recovery is approved.

high↑Oct 2026[30]

Downtown building safety

Inspection costs and potential owner-funded structural assessments are still being assessed.

high↑Oct 2026[30]

city council debate

While the debate itself is free, the winner will have a direct say in how your tax dollars and city budgets are spent.

high↓Feb 2026[29]

surveillance cameras

The city is spending over $524,000 on this project.

critical→Apr 2026[28]

ICE detention centers

Revising zoning ordinances may have indirect financial implications related to development and permitting processes.

critical↓Feb 2026[26]

Five Points Business District Preservation

The project funds will be reallocated to District 2 rather than being lost.

high→Sep 2026[26]

Meta Platforms Community Agreement & Grant Opportunities

Brings $4,000,000 in external grant funding with zero city match.

Decisions during term (630)

Recorded while Maldonado-Rocha was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

Voting record (28)

19 yes9 no

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted noOct 13, 2026

Motion to Direct Analysis of Rio Grande Neighborhood Rezoning

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Amendment to Schedule C Fees for Animal Services and Code Enforcement

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

Denial of Alcohol Sales Waiver for Mojo's Good Vibes LLC

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Deletion of WestStar Title Contract Default Resolution

Voted noSep 1, 2026

District 7 Discretionary Fund Allocations

Voted yesAug 31, 2026

Adoption of State Legislative Agenda Amendments

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

Adoption of FY 2026-2027 Annual Budget

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

Ratification of Property Tax Revenue

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

Adoption of FY 2026-2027 Tax Rate Ordinance

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Postpone Final Vote on FY 2027 Budget

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Close Public Hearing on Tax Rate Ordinance

Voted yesAug 4, 2026

Introduction of FY 2026-2027 Tax Rate Ordinance

Voted yesJul 6, 2026

Ratification of Litigation against Texas Attorney General (EX2)

Voted yesJul 6, 2026

Authorization of Settlement Evaluation in Daniel Villegas v. City of El Paso (EX4)

Voted noJun 23, 2026

Motion to Allocate ARPA Interest Revenue for the Welcome Center (Reconsidered and Defeated)

Believed budget requests should come with identified offsets and that fiscal discipline must be maintained.

Voted yesJun 23, 2026

Motion to Reallocate District Travel Budgets for the Welcome Center

Opposed reallocating travel funds, supporting strict adherence to initial budget submittal rules.

Voted noJun 9, 2026

Motion to Direct Negotiations to Terminate Meta Chapter 380 Agreement (Item 37)

Voted noJun 9, 2026

Policy Directive on Campaign Visit Costs (Item 34)

Voted yesJun 3, 2026

Approval of Updated Sister Cities Agreement

Voted noMay 28, 2026

Direction to City Manager for Operational Efficiency Review

Voted yesMay 27, 2026

Deletion of Executive Item 1 - Texas Gas Service Rate Statement

Voted noMay 12, 2026

Postponement Motion for Landscape Code Revision (Item 29)

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

Special Permit Appeal for 3305 Hiawatha Drive (Item 27)

Voted noMar 3, 2026

Amend Item 24 to exclude toll collection and parking enforcement ALPRs

Voted noMar 3, 2026

Resolution to Ban Flock Safety ALPR Contracts

Voted yesFeb 24, 2026

Adoption of Two-Year Action Plan

Voted yesFeb 2, 2026

Delete Executive Session Item EX6

Voted yesFeb 2, 2026

Deny Settlement Demand in Timothy Palmer v. City of El Paso