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Josh Acevedo

District 2 Council Member2025-2029

About

Josh Acevedo's platform centers on leveraging his previous experience as an EPISD school board trustee to address municipal governance and fiscal policy. His priorities include a critical review of city incentive agreements, specifically targeting the cancellation of the Meta data center deal.

Campaign promises (1)

  • development
    Advocating for the cancellation of the city's incentive deal with the Meta data center project.
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At a glance

News mentions
2

Term ending Dec 31, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
35
Total speaking time
5:09:15
Avg per meeting
8:50
Segments
4618

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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 Acevedo was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.