Renard Johnson
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 (20)(General)
Automated License Plate Reader Surveillance
Potential impact on municipal security technology investments.
surveillance cameras
The city is spending over $524,000 on this project.
Marathon Refinery Emissions
Potential costs for increased monitoring and regulatory compliance.
Data Center Regulation
Developers will be required to pay for their own infrastructure upgrades, protecting city ratepayers from cost-shifting.
Animal Welfare and Enforcement
None discussed.
Utility Rate Regulation
These utility dockets directly impact regional electricity rates and fuel cost recovery for El Paso ratepayers.
Personnel Appointment
These appointments do not typically involve direct financial compensation, but they influence city policy and operations.
Binational Cooperation Agenda
The agreement aims to facilitate trade and foreign direct investment, potentially boosting the regional economy.
ICE detention centers
Revising zoning ordinances may have indirect financial implications related to development and permitting processes.
tattoo shop ordinance
Shop owners might see slight delays or minor costs when setting up, but it keeps everyone safer.
WinterFest 2026 Street Closures and Parking Exemptions
Waiving parking meter fees will result in temporary parking revenue foregone.
utility rate hike challenge
The agreement is expected to improve efficiency and potentially reduce costs for public transit operations by leveraging existing city infrastructure.
public comment rules
This isn't about money, it's about your voice being heard (or not!).
data center guidelines
Think about how these data centers could affect our local economy and jobs.
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.
ICE accountability measures
Implementing new protocols may involve administrative costs for training and enforcement.
Cryptocurrency Kiosk Fraud Prevention
The cost to businesses to update kiosks is currently unknown.
Armored Car Contract Default
The city is seeking a new provider for armored car services.
Strategic Planning and Community Priorities
The plan will guide future budget allocations and resource prioritization over the next two years.
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 Johnson was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
An Ordinance Amending Title 15 (Public Services), Chapter 15.04 (Public Utilities Generally) to add a new Section 15.04.005 to be named "Definitions", repealing Ordinance Nos.6009 and 9759 and adding Section 15.04. 210 for purposes of…
Calling the 2026 General Election
Ratification of Litigation against Texas Attorney General (EX2)
A Resolution that the City Manager be authorized to sign a Boeing Business District General Aviation Ground Lease by and between the City of El Paso (“Lessor”) and American Air Lodge, L.P., a Texas limited partnership (“Lessee”) regarding…
An Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.44 (Stopping, Standing and Parking Generally), Section 12.44.180 (Regulations Pertaining to Certain Special Situations), Subsection B (the regulations applicable to each…
An Ordinance amending El Paso City Code Title 20 (Zoning), Chapter 20.02 (General Provisions and Definitions), Article II (Definitions) to add a definition for Short-Term Rental. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El…
Voting record (0)(General)
No votes found matching General.