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Deanna Maldonado-Rocha

District 3 Council Member2025-2029

About

Deanna Maldonado-Rocha is a candidate for El Paso City Council District 3. Her platform includes differing views on property taxes and the city manager's role. She has also participated in community discussions and responded to election questionnaires, indicating a focus on engaging with constituents and addressing key local issues.

Campaign promises (7)

  • election
    Deanna Maldonado-Rocha is a candidate for El Paso City Council District 3.
  • taxes
    District 3 council candidates, including Maldonado-Rocha, differ on property taxes.
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  • governance
    District 3 council candidates, including Maldonado-Rocha, differ on the city manager's role.
  • campaign-finance
    District 3 council candidates, including Maldonado-Rocha, differ on fundraising support.
    Related votes
  • community-engagement
    Deanna Maldonado-Rocha participated in community conversations regarding her candidacy for EP City Council District 3.
  • election
    Deanna Maldonado-Rocha responded to election 2024 questionnaires for El Paso City Council District 3.
  • development
    The District 3 community is seeking reinvestment and development.

At a glance

News mentions
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Term ending Dec 31, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
33
Total speaking time
2:52:42
Avg per meeting
5:14
Segments
2334

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↑Apr 2026[235]

Stormwater Infrastructure and Flood Mitigation

The utility faces an estimated $875 million in remaining construction needs.

medium↓Jun 2026[96]

public safety and fire response

These fires are driving up insurance premiums and threatening the long-term viability of local small businesses.

critical↑Feb 2026[71]

Automated License Plate Reader Surveillance

Potential impact on municipal security technology investments.

critical↓Sep 2025[62]

Sun Metro Budget and Parking Fees

The budget increases by $2.1 million, while parking revenue at Union Plaza will decrease due to the lower daily rate.

medium→Apr 2026[57]

election administration

It's unclear if this will cost taxpayers more, but it's all about making sure your vote is counted correctly.

high↑Mar 2026[46]

surveillance cameras

The city is spending over $524,000 on this project.

critical↓Oct 2025[43]

Five Points Business District Preservation

The project funds will be reallocated to District 2 rather than being lost.

high↑Sep 2026[41]

Meta Platforms Community Agreement & Grant Opportunities

Brings $4,000,000 in external grant funding with zero city match.

critical↑Aug 2026[40]

Housing Supply Shortage

Reallocation of $2.5 million in federal grant funds.

critical↓Mar 2026[38]

Marathon Refinery Emissions

Potential costs for increased monitoring and regulatory compliance.

critical↓Feb 2026[37]

Data Center Regulation

Developers will be required to pay for their own infrastructure upgrades, protecting city ratepayers from cost-shifting.

high→Jan 2026[36]

Animal Welfare and Enforcement

None discussed.

high↓Aug 2025[35]

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.

critical→Feb 2026[35]

Utility Rate Regulation

These utility dockets directly impact regional electricity rates and fuel cost recovery for El Paso ratepayers.

critical↓Mar 2026[32]

Emergence Health Network Services

Advocacy for state-level funding to offset local operational costs.

high↓Mar 2026[32]

Personnel Appointment

These appointments do not typically involve direct financial compensation, but they influence city policy and operations.

critical→Feb 2026[28]

Binational Cooperation Agenda

The agreement aims to facilitate trade and foreign direct investment, potentially boosting the regional economy.

medium→Feb 2026[26]

water main breaks

Your water bill could go up to pay for these constant repairs, and you might be stuck paying for damages if a break floods your property.

high→Aug 2026[23]

budget adoption

Your local taxes and city fees will directly fund this spending plan, dictating how public dollars are stretched across El Paso.

critical↓Jan 2026[23]

ICE detention centers

Revising zoning ordinances may have indirect financial implications related to development and permitting processes.

Decisions during term (544)

Recorded while Maldonado-Rocha was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved8-0Sep 29, 2026

Consent Agenda Approval

approved8-0Sep 29, 2026

Termination and Replacement of TxDOT Multiple Use Agreement for Lincoln Park

approved8-0Sep 29, 2026

Conveyance of Surplus Real Property to Double H Contracting, Inc.

approved8-0Sep 29, 2026

Special Permit for Infill Development at 8009 Mitzi Ram Place

approved8-0Sep 29, 2026

Amendment to Title 15 Regarding Water and Sewer Disclosures

approved8-0Sep 29, 2026

District 8 Discretionary Funds for NAACP Exhibit

approved8-0Sep 29, 2026

Toll System Maintenance Purchase Order

approved8-0Sep 29, 2026

Bibliotheca Library Self-Check Equipment Contract

approved8-0Sep 29, 2026

Armored Car Services Contract Award

deniedVoted yes3-5Sep 29, 2026

Denial of Alcohol Sales Waiver for Mojo's Good Vibes LLC

approved8-0Sep 29, 2026

State Infrastructure Bank Loans and Capital Match Rescissions

approved8-0Sep 29, 2026

Submission of Meta Grant Application for Climate Action

approved8-0Sep 29, 2026

Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meetings of August 18, 2026, and September 15, 2026, and the Work Session of September 14, 2026.

approved8-0Sep 29, 2026

REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS

approved8-0Sep 29, 2026

A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of El Paso, by and through the El Paso Fire Department, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), to provide trainings for FBI…

approved8-0Sep 29, 2026

A Resolution approving a Detailed Site Development Plan for Lot 1, Block 1, Regal Crest Unit Three Replat “C”, 424 Redd Road, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, Pursuant to Section 20.04.150. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter…

approved8-0Sep 29, 2026

Request that the Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Director be authorized to execute the Consent to Assignment of Contract 2023-0137 Vending Machines by and between the City, El Paso Snax Company (“Assignor”) and Imperial, LLC (“Assignee”).

approved8-0Sep 29, 2026

A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a License Agreement between the City of El Paso and El Paso Community Foundation's Borderland Rescue Fund for the use of approximately 10,000 square feet of the City's property at 401 E.…

approved8-0Sep 29, 2026

Nathan Coleman to the City Accessibility Advisory Committee by Representative Cynthia Boyar Trejo, District 4.

approved8-0Sep 29, 2026

For Notation Only, Delinquent Hotel Occupancy Tax Report as of August 31, 2026.

Voting record (24)

16 yes8 no

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

Denial of Alcohol Sales Waiver for Mojo's Good Vibes LLC

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Deletion of WestStar Title Contract Default Resolution

Voted noSep 1, 2026

District 7 Discretionary Fund Allocations

Voted yesAug 31, 2026

Adoption of State Legislative Agenda Amendments

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

Adoption of FY 2026-2027 Annual Budget

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

Ratification of Property Tax Revenue

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

Adoption of FY 2026-2027 Tax Rate Ordinance

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Postpone Final Vote on FY 2027 Budget

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Close Public Hearing on Tax Rate Ordinance

Voted yesAug 4, 2026

Introduction of FY 2026-2027 Tax Rate Ordinance

Voted yesJul 6, 2026

Ratification of Litigation against Texas Attorney General (EX2)

Voted yesJul 6, 2026

Authorization of Settlement Evaluation in Daniel Villegas v. City of El Paso (EX4)

Voted noJun 23, 2026

Motion to Allocate ARPA Interest Revenue for the Welcome Center (Reconsidered and Defeated)

Believed budget requests should come with identified offsets and that fiscal discipline must be maintained.

Voted yesJun 23, 2026

Motion to Reallocate District Travel Budgets for the Welcome Center

Opposed reallocating travel funds, supporting strict adherence to initial budget submittal rules.

Voted noJun 9, 2026

Motion to Direct Negotiations to Terminate Meta Chapter 380 Agreement (Item 37)

Voted noJun 9, 2026

Policy Directive on Campaign Visit Costs (Item 34)

Voted yesJun 3, 2026

Approval of Updated Sister Cities Agreement

Voted noMay 28, 2026

Direction to City Manager for Operational Efficiency Review

Voted yesMay 27, 2026

Deletion of Executive Item 1 - Texas Gas Service Rate Statement

Voted noMay 12, 2026

Postponement Motion for Landscape Code Revision (Item 29)

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

Special Permit Appeal for 3305 Hiawatha Drive (Item 27)

Voted noMar 3, 2026

Amend Item 24 to exclude toll collection and parking enforcement ALPRs

Voted noMar 3, 2026

Resolution to Ban Flock Safety ALPR Contracts

Voted yesFeb 24, 2026

Adoption of Two-Year Action Plan