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“Today we formalized the selection of our new City Manager through an employment contract unanimously approved by the City Council. I am excited to see Ms. Dionne Mack leading our phenomenal City team” said Mayor Oscar Leeser. This concludes a rigorous and transparent 17-month search process that produced over 120 applicants and resulted in 4 outstanding local candidates selected by …

The national Neighborhoods USA conference held May 2023 in downtown El Paso was a big success with over 600 attendees (100 El Pasoans), including local and national neighborhood and community leaders, elected officials, local government practitioners, neighborhood-services related professionals, and children/youth.  It included guest speakers, educational workshops, break-out sessions, exhibits, awards, and tours of the city.  The purpose was to …

Last year, I was honored to represent you and the City of El Paso in announcing the proclamation of “Bliss is Back” day during a tour of Fort Bliss.  A contingent of City Officials and Council Members were invited by Fort Bliss Commander Major General James P. Isenhower III to see and experience the facilities on the post.  This tour …

The El Paso County Elections Department announced this year’s General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.  Make sure you are registered and make sure your voice is heard!  The deadline to register is Monday, October 7, 2024.  Every vote makes a difference.  Early voting begins Monday, October 21, 2024 and continues through Friday, November 1, 2024.  While …

EL PASO, Texas—Today, the City of El Paso is excited to announce the adoption of its Fiscal Year 2025 budget, highlighted by the approval of a No-New-Revenue tax rate. “By adopting this budget, we are reaffirming our commitment to the people of El Paso,” said Mayor Oscar Leeser. “This marks the second consecutive year that we approved a budget with …

EL PASO, Texas—The City of El Paso is proud to announce the appointment of Dionne Mack as the new City Manager. Ms. Mack, who has served as the Deputy City Manager for Quality of Life, will be stepping into her new role following a comprehensive and inclusive selection process. She will be replacing Interim City Manager Cary Westin, who has …

EL PASO, Texas—The El Paso City Council has approved an ordinance calling for a ballot measure on the upcoming November 5, 2024 election. The ballot measure will ask voters to decide whether to cancel the City’s remaining authority to issue $128,455,636 in general obligation bonds allocated for the Multipurpose Performing Arts and Entertainment Facility planned for downtown El Paso. In …

On Thursday, August 1, 2024, El Paso City Council introduced an ordinance setting the No-New-Revenue Tax Rate for fiscal year 2025. Good news! The City will have no new revenue for the second year in a row. This is the first time in the history of the City of El Paso we have been able to achieve that milestone! Fiscal …

I am seeking reelection to continue fighting for the constituents of District 4. The past four years have been both a challenge and an opportunity. Initially, District 4 faced both imagined and real issues affecting the distribution of city resources impacting our quality of life. This was coupled with challenges imposed by COVID-19 and the mitigation of the spread of …

For several years, the Central Appraisal District has increased property valuations in an attempt to achieve fair market value across the board. I have been, and continue to be, working tirelessly with my fellow representatives to achieve a tax rate minimizing the impact on property owners’ taxes. The City of El Paso is one of five entities that have a …