EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — El Paso is starting the new year with new leadership as city council will hold their first meeting of the year this morning.
Mayor Renard Johnson was sworn in on Monday evening along with several newly elected city representatives. Johnson replaces outgoing Mayor Oscar Leeser and will lead a council that includes a mix of new and returning representatives.
New Members of City Council:
- Mayor: Renard Johnson
- District 1: Alejandra Chávez, representing parts of West El Paso and the Upper Valley
- District 2: Josh Acevedo (re-elected), covering parts of Central and Northeast El Paso
- District 3: Deanna Maldonado Rocha, representing the Eastside, Lower Valley, and the El Paso Airport area
- District 4: Cynthia Boyar Trejo, covering Northeast El Paso
- District 5: Ivan Niño, representing Far East El Paso
- District 7: Lily Limón, covering parts of the Eastside and Lower Valley
Returning Members:
- District 6: Art Fierro, representing areas west of Loop 375 from Montana Avenue to I-10
- District 8: Chris Canales, covering parts of Downtown and West El Paso