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)(General)
Automated License Plate Reader Surveillance
No new financial impact; prevents future expenditures on ALPR vendor contracts.
Personnel Appointment
These appointments do not typically involve direct financial compensation, but they influence city policy and operations.
Animal Welfare and Enforcement
None discussed directly.
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.
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.
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.
Strategic Planning and Community Priorities
The plan will guide future budget allocations and resource prioritization over the next two years.
data center guidelines
Think about how these data centers could affect our local economy and jobs.
Data Center Regulation
Developers will be required to pay for their own infrastructure upgrades, protecting city ratepayers from cost-shifting.
WinterFest 2026 Street Closures and Parking Exemptions
Waiving parking meter fees will result in temporary parking revenue foregone.
community cleanup initiative
The city is spending over $524,000 on this project.
Data Center Policy Framework and Zoning Regulations
Potential mitigation of future infrastructure strain and prevention of taxpayer-funded utility cost-shifting.
public records lawsuit
This lawsuit could cost taxpayers money depending on how it plays out in court.
government corruption
Your tax dollars might have been misused, and the city could face hefty fines or legal costs.
city manager and attorney performance reviews
These agreements allocate funds for professional engineering services, with specific contract limits outlined.
data center emissions
While the data center could bring jobs, the long-term health and environmental costs of burning natural gas are a big question mark.
state investigation
Your tax dollars could be affected if the city has to change how it handles its finances.
Decisions during term (7)
Recorded while Niño was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
An Ordinance Amending Title 15 (Public Services), Chapter 15.04 (Public Utilities Generally) to add a new Section 15.04.005 to be named "Definitions", repealing Ordinance Nos.6009 and 9759 and adding Section 15.04. 210 for purposes of…
Calling the 2026 General Election
Ratification of Litigation against Texas Attorney General (EX2)
A Resolution that the City Manager be authorized to sign a Boeing Business District General Aviation Ground Lease by and between the City of El Paso (“Lessor”) and American Air Lodge, L.P., a Texas limited partnership (“Lessee”) regarding…
An Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.44 (Stopping, Standing and Parking Generally), Section 12.44.180 (Regulations Pertaining to Certain Special Situations), Subsection B (the regulations applicable to each…
An Ordinance amending El Paso City Code Title 20 (Zoning), Chapter 20.02 (General Provisions and Definitions), Article II (Definitions) to add a definition for Short-Term Rental. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El…
An Ordinance amending El Paso City Code Title 20 (Zoning), Chapter 20.02 (General Provisions and Definitions), Article II (Definitions) to add a definition for Short-Term Rental. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El…
Voting record (1)(General)
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