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)(Economic Development)
Decisions during term (8)
Recorded while Johnson was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
tabledSep 29, 2026
Discussion and action that the City Manager be authorized to sign an Amendment to the Chapter 380 Economic Development Program Agreement (“Agreement”) by and between the CITY OF EL PASO ("City") and LEGATE CO TEXAS, LLC ("Applicant”) for…
approved8-0Sep 28, 2026
EX6: Economic Development Negotiations HQ#25-5989
approved8-0Sep 28, 2026
EX7: Economic Development Negotiations HQ#27-ECON-1310
approved6-2Sep 28, 2026
EX8: Deny Texas Economic Development Fund Application HQ#27-ECON-1298
approved5-2Aug 31, 2026
EX4: Economic Development Negotiations (HQ#25-5205)
approved6-1Aug 31, 2026
EX5: Economic Development Negotiations (HQ#26-ECON-1245)
approved8-0Jul 21, 2026
Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement: 903 Park Street
approved6-0May 27, 2026
Executive Item 3 - Economic Development Opportunities and Airport Flight Incentives in Central El Paso
Voting record (0)(Economic Development)
No votes found matching Economic Development.
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
KFOXMar 25, 2026
Mayor Johnson outlines 2026 priorities at El Paso 'State of the City' address
El Paso TimesMar 25, 2026