RJ
Renard Johnson
Mayor2025-2029
About
Mayor Renard Johnson's platform appears to focus on addressing tax concerns and implementing public safety initiatives within El Paso. His public statements suggest a desire for faster progress and a pragmatic approach to city governance, as indicated by his defense of a vote against responding to a TSA video, deeming it outside the city's purview.
Campaign promises (2)
- taxesAddress tax concerns.Related votes
- public-safetyImplement public safety initiatives.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 46
- Total speaking time
- 5:19:36
- Avg per meeting
- 6:57
- Segments
- 7851
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Top issues during term (1)(Community)
Decisions during term (6)
Recorded while Johnson was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
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.…
approved8-0Aug 4, 2026
A Resolution to amend the project recommendation for Montoya Gardens Neighborhood Association under Exhibit "A" of the Resolution for the Neighborhood Improvement Program (NIP) funded under the 2022 Community Progress Bond.
approved8-0Jul 21, 2026
District 8 Discretionary Funds: Segundo Barrio Community Block Party
approved8-1Jun 23, 2026
Directive for Community Agreement with Meta Platforms, Inc. (Item 35)
approved7-0Jan 6, 2026
District 4 Discretionary Funds for Community Programming
approved7-0Jan 6, 2026
District 8 Discretionary Funds for Community Programming
Voting record (0)(Community)
No votes found matching Community.
In the news (10)
KTSM 9Sep 3, 2026
Capitol Conversations: GOP Rep. Dusty Johnson talks beef imports, data centers
The Daily News | Texas' Oldest NewspaperAug 18, 2026
Mayor Renard Johnson listens as residents speak during public comment at a City Council meeting Monday, May 26, 2026, in El Paso, Texas.
KTSM 9Jul 30, 2026
Michael Strahan responds to backlash over Chris Johnson's ALS interview
KTSM 9Jun 29, 2026
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson diagnosed with ALS
El Paso MattersJun 25, 2026
How the Rescue Mission of El Paso helped Fred Johnson turn a second chance into a new life
KTSM 9Apr 30, 2026
Johnson quashes farm bill rebellion to pass budget blueprint for reconciliation 2.0
El Paso TimesMar 27, 2026
A look back at Mayor Renard Johnson's first year in office
El Paso Inc.Mar 26, 2026
‘City on the rise’: Mayor Johnson touts El Paso’s momentum in State of the City
El Paso TimesMar 25, 2026
El Paso Mayor Johnson highlights progress in State of City address
KFOXMar 25, 2026