District 2 Council Member· 2025-2029
Josh Acevedo
El Paso
About
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.
Campaign promises (1)
- developmentAdvocating for the cancellation of the city's incentive deal with the Meta data center project.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 38
- Total speaking time
- 5:37:02
- Avg per meeting
- 8:52
- Segments
- 4940
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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.
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.
Personnel Appointment
These appointments do not typically involve direct financial compensation, but they influence city policy and operations.
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.
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.
Marathon Refinery Emissions
Potential costs for increased monitoring and regulatory compliance.
Northeast El Paso Economic Development
Future economic development agreements could bring investments and jobs to Northeast El Paso.
KKK-costume incident response
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.
Downtown building safety
Inspection costs and potential owner-funded structural assessments are still being assessed.
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.
surveillance cameras
The city is spending over $524,000 on this project.
ICE detention centers
Revising zoning ordinances may have indirect financial implications related to development and permitting processes.
Five Points Business District Preservation
The project funds will be reallocated to District 2 rather than being lost.
Meta Platforms Community Agreement & Grant Opportunities
Brings $4,000,000 in external grant funding with zero city match.
Decisions during term (630)
Recorded while Acevedo 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 (50)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Denial of Claim of David Roberts (Claim #1200)
Approval of Consent Agenda
Renaming March 31st as Farmworkers Appreciation Day
Ordinance Amendment for Correctional Facilities and Halfway Houses (First/Second Reading)
Motion to Direct Analysis of Rio Grande Neighborhood Rezoning
Amendment to Schedule C Fees for Animal Services and Code Enforcement
Amendment to 2026 Public Art Plan
Prohibition of Automated License Plate Reader Contracts (Flock Safety)
MOU with Texas Military Preparedness Commission for Desalination Plant Grant
Adoption of EPMA Strategic Plan
Approval of Collections Care and Management Policy
Denial of Alcohol Sales Waiver for Mojo's Good Vibes LLC
EX3: El Paso Electric 366 MW Natural Gas Generation Facility Settlement Negotiations
EX8: Deny Texas Economic Development Fund Application HQ#27-ECON-1298
Special Permit for Helistop at 12230 Pine Springs Drive
Denial of Claim of Menda Wangchuk Dorji (EX2)
Deletion of WestStar Title Contract Default Resolution
Adoption of State Legislative Agenda Amendments
EX4: Economic Development Negotiations (HQ#25-5205)
Expressed concern over prolonged project timelines and tainted credibility.
EX5: Economic Development Negotiations (HQ#26-ECON-1245)
Adoption of FY 2026-2027 Annual Budget
Ratification of Property Tax Revenue
Adoption of FY 2026-2027 Tax Rate Ordinance
Postpone Final Vote on FY 2027 Budget
Close Public Hearing on Tax Rate Ordinance
El Paso Electric EV Ready Pilot Program Settlement (EX2)
Introduction of FY 2026-2027 Tax Rate Ordinance
Deprogramming of Piedras Street Reconstruction Phase 2 Project
Voted against deprogramming because he believed the project was vital for public safety, ADA compliance, and aging water infrastructure improvement in his district.
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)
Supported funding the Welcome Center to prevent homelessness impacts on police and public safety.
Motion to Direct Negotiations to Terminate Meta Chapter 380 Agreement (Item 37)
Direction to City Manager for Operational Efficiency Review
Deletion of Executive Item 1 - Texas Gas Service Rate Statement
Award of Build Back Better Professional Services Contracts
Raised concerns regarding procurement documentation and corporate status of awardees.
Postponement Motion for Landscape Code Revision (Item 29)
Requested additional time to review code changes without a redline comparison.