District 5 Council Member· 2025-2027
Ivan Niño
El Paso
About
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.
Campaign promises (1)
- environmentIvan Niño is targeting illegal dumping with an awareness campaign and a cleanup partnership.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 45
- Total speaking time
- 5:00:02
- Avg per meeting
- 6:40
- Segments
- 4688
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Top issues during term (20)
Stormwater Infrastructure and Flood Mitigation
The utility faces an estimated $875 million in remaining construction needs.
election administration
It's unclear if this will cost taxpayers more, but it's all about making sure your vote is counted correctly.
Automated License Plate Reader Surveillance
No new financial impact; prevents future expenditures on ALPR vendor contracts.
public safety and fire response
These fires are driving up insurance premiums and threatening the long-term viability of local small businesses.
Personnel Appointment
These appointments do not typically involve direct financial compensation, but they influence city policy and operations.
Sun Metro Budget and Parking Fees
Sun Metro's budget for 2026 decreased by $5.8 million while fund balances are projected to grow.
Animal Welfare and Enforcement
None discussed directly.
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.
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.
Transmountain Road truck safety
Enforcement is being done with existing staff; long-term alternatives like the Borderland Expressway are already funded.
Marathon Refinery Emissions
Potential costs for increased monitoring and regulatory compliance.
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.
Northeast El Paso Economic Development
Future economic development agreements could bring investments and jobs to Northeast El Paso.
KKK-costume incident response
Downtown building safety
Inspection costs and potential owner-funded structural assessments are still being assessed.
surveillance cameras
The city is spending over $524,000 on this project.
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.
Five Points Business District Preservation
The project funds will be reallocated to District 2 rather than being lost.
ICE detention centers
Revising zoning ordinances may have indirect financial implications related to development and permitting processes.
Binational Cooperation Agenda
The agreement aims to facilitate trade and foreign direct investment, potentially boosting the regional economy.
Decisions during term (630)
Recorded while Niño was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Donor Charm safe-ride MOU (Item 31)
District 5 discretionary funds for safe-ride pilot (Item 30)
Poet Laureate Program (Item 3)
Veterans Advisory Committee appointment (Item 8)
Fort Bliss Barreras Gate grant application (Item 45)
Veterans business accelerator funds (Item 29)
Latino Art Now conference funding (Item 33)
Legate Chapter 380 third amendment (Item 39)
Airport ramp rehabilitation contract (Item 37)
Hispanic Chamber Chapter 380 amendment (Item 40)
Property purchase from Palo Verde Properties (Item 41)
ERCOT ratepayer protection resolution (Item 42)
Solar lights public safety grant application (Item 44)
State legislative agenda amendments (Item 43)
Consent agenda and first readings
Denial of Claim of Thalia Garay (Claim #1072)
Denial of Claim of Mercedes Avilez Del Real (Claim #1210)
Denial of Claim of Andrea Minor (Claim #1100)
Denial of Claim of Melanie Deskin (Claim #1258)
Denial of Claim of Hilda Ramirez (Claim #1230)
Voting record (33)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Approval of Consent Agenda
Motion to Direct Analysis of Rio Grande Neighborhood Rezoning
Amendment to Schedule C Fees for Animal Services and Code Enforcement
Denial of Alcohol Sales Waiver for Mojo's Good Vibes LLC
Deletion of WestStar Title Contract Default Resolution
Adoption of State Legislative Agenda Amendments
Ratification of Property Tax Revenue
Adoption of FY 2026-2027 Annual Budget
Adoption of FY 2026-2027 Tax Rate Ordinance
Postpone Final Vote on FY 2027 Budget
Close Public Hearing on Tax Rate Ordinance
Introduction of FY 2026-2027 Tax Rate Ordinance
Ratification of Litigation against Texas Attorney General (EX2)
Authorization of Settlement Evaluation in Daniel Villegas v. City of El Paso (EX4)
Motion to Allocate ARPA Interest Revenue for the Welcome Center (Reconsidered and Defeated)
Voted against the final ARPA allocation after initial votes.
Motion to Reallocate District Travel Budgets for the Welcome Center
Voted in favor of reallocating travel funds.