District 7 Council Member· 2025-2029
Lily Limón
El Paso
About
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.
Campaign promises (2)
- infrastructureLily Limón advocated for a full review of city water pipes in East El Paso following a series of infrastructure failures.
- infrastructureLily Limón previously proposed the implementation of a monthly street fee for city residents.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 43
- Total speaking time
- 4:43:22
- Avg per meeting
- 6:35
- Segments
- 4128
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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 Limón 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 (44)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Donor Charm safe-ride MOU (Item 31)
No established fee percentage and unclear educational component; wrong message on impaired driving
Hispanic Chamber Chapter 380 amendment (Item 40)
Amendment to Schedule C Fees for Animal Services and Code Enforcement
Amendment to 2026 Public Art Plan
Expressed strong opposition to reducing funds for the downtown Arts Festival Plaza project.
Denial of Alcohol Sales Waiver for Mojo's Good Vibes LLC
EX8: Deny Texas Economic Development Fund Application HQ#27-ECON-1298
Deletion of WestStar Title Contract Default Resolution
Vacation of Utility Easement at 12462 Paseo Lago Dr. (SUET26-00001)
Adoption of State Legislative Agenda Amendments
EX4: Economic Development Negotiations (HQ#25-5205)
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
Introduction of FY 2026-2027 Tax Rate Ordinance
FY 2027 Budget Allocation of $9.7 Million
Award of Solicitation 2026-0323: High-Density Mineral Bond
Expressed concern over spending street preservation funds exclusively in District 5 while older districts have streets with much lower pavement condition index scores.
Interlocal Agreement Extension (Natural Gas)
Ratification of Litigation against Texas Attorney General (EX2)
Authorization of Settlement Evaluation in Daniel Villegas v. City of El Paso (EX4)
Directive for Community Agreement with Meta Platforms, Inc. (Item 35)
Expressed skepticism that Meta would agree to the extensive terms and warned it could create false hope for the community.
Motion to Allocate ARPA Interest Revenue for the Welcome Center (Reconsidered and Defeated)
Supported allocating funds to keep the Welcome Center operational.
Motion to Reallocate District Travel Budgets for the Welcome Center
Proposed redirecting travel funds to support the Welcome Center.
Motion to Direct Negotiations to Terminate Meta Chapter 380 Agreement (Item 37)
Approval of Updated Sister Cities Agreement
Direction to City Manager for Operational Efficiency Review
Deletion of Executive Item 1 - Texas Gas Service Rate Statement
Donation Agreement for Mural with El Paso Mission Trail Association
Postponement Motion for Landscape Code Revision (Item 29)
Emphasized that advance briefings provided sufficient opportunity to review the proposed code changes.