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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.
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  • 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
0

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)(General)

critical↑Feb 2026[71]

Automated License Plate Reader Surveillance

Potential impact on municipal security technology investments.

high↑Mar 2026[46]

surveillance cameras

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

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.

critical→Feb 2026[35]

Utility Rate Regulation

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

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.

critical↓Jan 2026[23]

ICE detention centers

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

high↑Sep 2026[20]

tattoo shop ordinance

Shop owners might see slight delays or minor costs when setting up, but it keeps everyone safer.

medium→Jun 2026[16]

WinterFest 2026 Street Closures and Parking Exemptions

Waiving parking meter fees will result in temporary parking revenue foregone.

high↓Feb 2026[15]

utility rate hike challenge

The agreement is expected to improve efficiency and potentially reduce costs for public transit operations by leveraging existing city infrastructure.

medium↓Mar 2026[14]

public comment rules

This isn't about money, it's about your voice being heard (or not!).

medium↓Mar 2026[14]

data center guidelines

Think about how these data centers could affect our local economy and jobs.

high↑Feb 2026[14]

AI data center policy

This could mean big bucks for El Paso, bringing new jobs and investment as the city figures out how to handle this tech growth.

high↓Feb 2026[13]

ICE accountability measures

Implementing new protocols may involve administrative costs for training and enforcement.

high↓Apr 2026[11]

Cryptocurrency Kiosk Fraud Prevention

The cost to businesses to update kiosks is currently unknown.

medium↓Mar 2026[11]

Armored Car Contract Default

The city is seeking a new provider for armored car services.

critical→Feb 2026[10]

Strategic Planning and Community Priorities

The plan will guide future budget allocations and resource prioritization over the next two years.

medium↑Jan 2026[10]

data center emissions

While the data center could bring jobs, the long-term health and environmental costs of burning natural gas are a big question mark.

Decisions during term (6)

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

Voting record (1)(General)

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