Renard Johnson

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.

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)

Motion to Direct Analysis of Rio Grande Neighborhood Rezoning

Postpone Final Vote on FY 2027 Budget

Close Public Hearing on Tax Rate Ordinance

Postponement Motion for Landscape Code Revision (Item 29)