Ricardo A. Samaniego
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 60
- Total speaking time
- 17:37:01
- Avg per meeting
- 17:37
- Segments
- 18644
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Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Samaniego 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
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
- 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 #2. Carmen Arrieta-Candelaria, Director, Budget and Finance, 915-273-3726
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 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
(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 5-02026-08-24
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
COMMISSIONERS COURT VOTES UNANIMOUSLY THAT DELIBERATION IN AN OPEN MEETING WOULD HAVE A DETRIMENTAL EFFECT ON THE POSITION OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT IN NEGOTIATIONS WITH A THIRD P…
- secondedpassed 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
APPROVE THE ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. A CORRECTION WAS READ IN FOR ITEM #4I PER THE COUNTY JUDGE'S OFFICE, AND ITEM #4N WAS DELETED BY THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT DUE T…
- 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 #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, 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
(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
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-17
Approve and adopt a resolution recognizing Christian Alvarado for his outstanding achievements in martial arts and soccer, his representation of El Paso on national and international stages, and his commitment to inspiring future generations of athletes in El Paso County, Texas
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-17
Data Center Resolution and Letter
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-17
Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Governor Greg Abbott's directive to audit large-scale data center projects within the ERCOT service area, including signing a corresponding resolution as well as signing and sending a letter requesting that similar review and policy considerations be app
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-17
Approve and adopt a resolution recognizing the Job Corps graduating class of 2026. Jackie Butler, Commissioner, Precinct 1, 915-273-3594
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-17
Approve and adopt a resolution recognizing Dr. Tiffany Tajiri and the official debut of the "That's So El Paso" music video as a celebration of the people, culture, military heritage, and community spirit that define El Paso County, Texas. Ricardo A. Samaniego, County Judge, County Judge's Office, 9
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-17
Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 118.025(g), hold a public hearing regarding the County Clerk's Records Archive Preservation and Restoration Plan and the assessment of a $10.00 fee for Fiscal Year 2027. Delia Briones, County Clerk, County Clerk's Office, 915-273-3532
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-03
Discuss, provide direction, and take appropriate action regarding an Internal Revenue request to agree to extend the time to assess employment taxes for the tax periods ending March 2023 through December 2023. Barbara Parker, County Auditor, County Auditor's Office, 915-273-3262
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 3-02026-07-27
Discuss and take appropriate action to name the County Annex at 320 S. Campbell after former County Attorney and State Senator Jose R. Rodriguez. Further, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code §292.001, relating to Commissioners Court authority to maintain existing buildings, approve and authorize
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 3-02026-07-27
Receive a presentation from the Public Works - Parks and Recreation Department regarding the proposed new fee schedules. Further, approve the implementation of the
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (1)
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Voting record (1)(Governance)
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