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Iliana Holguin

Commissioner Precinct 32021–2028

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Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
55
Total speaking time
6:32:06
Avg per meeting
7:08
Segments
6745

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Top issues during term (20)(General)

critical↓Feb 2026[39]

immigration policy

The grant provides nearly $5 million in state funding with no required county match.

critical→Jun 2026[36]

Domestic Violence Awareness

The new East Campus project involves a $47 million construction budget.

critical→Nov 2025[32]

Water System Rate Increases

Water bills will increase by 6% and sewer bills by 5% for East Montana Water System customers starting November 1, 2026.

high→Jan 2026[28]

Montana Vista Transmission Line Concerns

Unknown impact on property values.

critical↓Jun 2026[16]

immigration detention facility

The financial impact is currently undetermined.

medium↓Mar 2025[15]

air quality

Expect your tax dollars to shift toward new environmental compliance programs and potential healthcare costs as respiratory issues rise.

high↓Apr 2025[15]

public health alert

Getting sick could mean missing work or paying for unexpected doctor visits, so it's worth checking the list to stay ahead of it.

high↓Sep 2025[12]

Ethics Commission Appointment

None.

medium→Feb 2026[11]

public health outbreak

Expect potential spikes in public health spending for containment efforts and vaccine distribution if the outbreak continues to grow.

medium→Mar 2026[9]

federal immigration facility contract

Changes to the contract could shift how much federal money flows into our local economy or how much strain is placed on our city's public services.

medium↓May 2026[8]

demographic trends

Less tax money coming in means the city has a smaller budget to fix roads, fund parks, and keep services running smoothly.

medium↑May 2026[7]

public health policy

Slow responses lead to longer outbreaks, which end up costing the city and local hospitals way more in emergency containment and treatment.

medium↑Oct 2026[5]

zoning violation

The bookstore is losing daily walk-in sales, while other local small businesses worry they could be next in line for costly code enforcement.

critical↓Jun 2026[5]

federal facility oversight

The project costs $1,795,792.71.

high↓Jan 2026[4]

short-term rental regulation

Expect to see new permit fees and potential tax changes that could shift the cost of running these rentals.

medium↓Mar 2026[4]

holiday designation

The resolution involves the distribution of 250 commemorative coins at no cost to the public.

high↓Feb 2026[2]

Bond Projects Public Dashboard

Tracking and transparency for voter-approved bond funds.

medium↓Feb 2026[2]

federal detention facility expansion

This project injects $123 million in federal spending into the local economy, though it raises questions about the long-term strain on city infrastructure and services.

medium↓Jun 2026[2]

public health oversight

If an outbreak hits the city, we’re looking at massive, avoidable costs for emergency medical services and local hospital resources.

medium↓Sep 2025[0]

population forecasting

We can stop overspending on massive, unnecessary expansion projects and focus our budget on maintaining what we already have.

Moved or seconded (40)

Motions Holguin personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.

  • movedpassed 5-02026-08-31

    Present a Certificate of Appreciation to Reggie Mainor for his time and service as the appointee of Commissioner David Stout, Precinct 2, to the El Paso County Veterans Advisory Board from August 5, 2024, to July 12, 2026. Betsy C. Keller, Chief Administrator, County Administration, 915-273-3600

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 5-02026-08-31

    Present a Certificate of Appreciation to Reggie Mainor for his time and service as the appointee of Commissioner David Stout, Precinct 2, to the El Paso County Veterans Advisory Board from August 5, 2024, to July 12, 2026. Betsy C. Keller, Chief Administrator, County Administration, 915-273-3600

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-08-31

    Approve and authorize the transfer and removal of surplus assets from the respective departments to the Purchasing Department in compliance with Texas Local Government Code Section 262.011(j). See attachment. Karen Davidson, Purchasing Agent, Purchasing Department, 915-273-3349

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-08-31

    (GO BOND) APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY JUDGE TO SIGN AND FINALIZE THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK CONTRACT (CMAR) WITH DANTEX CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. OF EL PASO, TEXAS FOR …

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-08-24

    Receive a presentation, discuss and take appropriate action on the Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 budget and property tax rate for Emergency Service District #2. Carmen Arrieta-Candelaria, Director, Budget and Finance, 915-273-3726

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 5-02026-08-24

    Receive a presentation from the Public Works- Parks and Recreation Department regarding the proposed new fee schedules. Further, approve the implementation of the new Fee Schedule as presented and authorize the implementation to take effect on October 1, 2026. as per Local Government Code, Title 10,

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 5-02026-08-24

    Discuss and take appropriate action to adopt the 2026 Property Tax Rate on behalf and for the El Paso County Hospital District d/b/a University Medical Center of El Paso in accordance with Texas Health and Safety Code section 281.121(a)

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-08-24

    Discuss and take appropriate action to approve the El Paso County Hospital District d/b/a University Medical Center of El Paso Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Budget in accordance with Texas Health and Safety Code section 281.091(b)

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 5-02026-08-24

    Discuss and take appropriate action to adopt the 2026 Property Tax Rate on behalf and for the El Paso County Hospital District d/b/a University Medical Center of El Paso in accordance with Texas Health and Safety Code section 281.121(a)

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 5-02026-08-24

    Discuss findings regarding persons necessary in Executive Session. Betsy C. Keller, Chief Administrator, County Administration, 915-273-3600

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 5-02026-08-24

    Receive a presentation, discuss and take appropriate action on the Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 budget and property tax rate for Emergency Service District #1. Carmen Arrieta-Candelaria, Director, Budget and Finance, 915-273-3726

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 5-02026-08-24

    Discuss and take appropriate action to consider establishing additional regularly scheduled Special Commissioners Court meetings. Betsy C. Keller, Chief Administrator, County Administration, 915-273-3600

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-08-24

    (GO BOND 24PREI1) Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign and finalize the Construction Manager at Risk Contract (CMAR) with Dantex Construction Company, Inc. of El Paso, Texas for the El Paso County Animal Shelter. Funds are available in

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-08-24

    (GO BOND 24PREI1) Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign and finalize the Construction Manager at Risk Contract (CMAR) with Dantex Construction Company, Inc. of El Paso, Texas for the El Paso County Animal Shelter. Funds are available in

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-08-24

    Discuss findings regarding persons necessary in Executive Session. Betsy C. Keller, Chief Administrator, County Administration, 915-273-3600

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 5-02026-08-24

    (Postponed 7/27/26, 8/10/26) Receive a presentation, discuss, and provide feedback to the County’s Strategic Plan, Goal 7.2 Facility Benefits Equity Assessment. Sam Trujillo, Interim Chief Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department, 915- 273-3520

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-08-17

    Tornillo Veterans Memorial Funding

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 5-02026-08-17

    BUDGET HEARING- Discuss and take appropriate action on the Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 budget for El Paso County. Carmen Arrieta-Candelaria, Director, Budget and Finance, 915-273-3726

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-08-17

    Retiree COLA

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 5-02026-08-17

    OPEN A PUBLIC HEARING.

Decisions during term (20)

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

approvedVoted yes5-0Sep 14, 2026

GRANT AWARD - Approve and authorize the County Judge to accept the electronic award acceptance of the FY26-27 Office of the Attorney General Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant on behalf of the Sheriff's Office from September 1, 2026, to…

approvedVoted yes5-0Aug 31, 2026

Resolution: Fort Bliss Major General Taylor

approvedVoted yes5-0Aug 31, 2026

Approve and authorize the use of County General Funds to temporarily pay for grant-funded personnel and operating expenses in the amount of $762,835.48 from September 1, 2026, through November 30, 2026, or until the pending State grant…

approvedVoted yes5-0Aug 31, 2026

Approve and authorize the transfer of up to $6,000 from GF-GADM-OPS CONTINGENCIES to GF-PWADMIN-CONTR SVC-GENERAL to begin the work to rename the County Annex at 320 S. Campbell after former County Attorney and State Senator Jose R.…

approvedVoted yes5-0Aug 31, 2026

GRANT AWARD - Approve and authorize the County Judge to accept the Texas Veterans Commission FY26 -FY27 General Assistance – Financial Assistance (VSO) award from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027, in the amount of $285,000. No County…

approved5-0Aug 24, 2026

Pursuant to Texas Election Code 3.003, 3.004 and in conjunction with direction given by the Texas Secretary of State, authorize a local order for the General Election on November 3, 2026, for the purpose of electing State, District, County…

approvedVoted yes4-1Aug 10, 2026

Transition ARPA Positions to General Fund

approvedVoted yes5-0Aug 10, 2026

Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign Amendment One to the Community Supervision Cooperative Agreement between the Office of the Attorney General and El Paso County to extend the term of service for two-years through August 31,…

approvedVoted yes5-0Jul 27, 2026

Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign Amendment Two to the Integrated Child Support System Cooperative Agreement between the Office of the Attorney General and El Paso County which extending the term for two-years through August…

approvedVoted yes5-0Jul 27, 2026

Approve and authorize the Early Voting Locations and Election Day Vote Centers for the November 3, 2026, General Election and any resulting runoff, with locations subject to change.

approvedVoted yes5-0Jul 27, 2026

Approve and authorize the transfer of funds in the amount of $68,090.95 from GF-SWIMMING-OP-YMCA-CONTR SVC to GF- SWIMMING-OPS EXPENSES-GEN ($51,561.95) and GF-SWIMMING-MAINT/REP-GENERAL ($16,529) for the purchase of chemicals, supplies…

approvedVoted yes3-0Jul 13, 2026

Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Land Donation Agreement and General Warranty Deed accepting the donation of Lots 15 and 16, Block 1B, Sunland Estates, Unit 40, El Paso County, Texas, consisting of approximately 29,900…

approvedVoted yes3-0Jul 13, 2026

Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign AIA Document A133–2019 Exhibit-A Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment with Banes General Contractors, Inc. for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for the construction of the new Office of the…

approvedVoted yes5-0Jun 22, 2026

Approve budget amendment 31(a) to the El Paso County's 2025-26 Operating Budget. This budgetary amendment is to transfer appropriations in the amount of $6,700.00 within the general fund from the SO Jail Maintenance to the Sheriff Office…

approved5-0Apr 27, 2026

Issuance of General Obligation Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2026

approved5-0Apr 27, 2026

Acceptance of General Public Demand Response Transit Study

approved4-0Apr 22, 2026

Issuance of General Obligation Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2026

approvedVoted yes4-0Apr 22, 2026

Acceptance of General Public Demand Response Transit Study and Service Plan

approvedVoted yes5-0Mar 2, 2026

Approve budget amendment No. 15 to the El Paso County’s 2025-2026 operating budget. This budgetary amendment will increase General Fund by $90,000.00, increase Capital Projects by $3,000,000.00, increase Debt Service by $2,000.00, increase…

approvedVoted yes5-0Feb 9, 2026

GRANT APPLICATION - Approve and authorize the Domestic Relations Office to submit the Office of the Governor FY27 General Victim Assistance Resource Program Grant from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027, in the amount of $141,258.03. A…

Voting record (9)(General)

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