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Author Archives: Elida S. Perez

Elida S. Perez is a longtime community and investigative reporter. Her experience includes work as city government watchdog reporter for the El Paso Times, investigative reporter for El Paso Newspaper Tree and communities reporter with the Salem, Oregon, Statesman Journal.

elidasperez@elpasomatters.org
Posted inGovernment

City’s public health director Angela Mora to retire

by Elida S. Perez May 17, 2022May 17, 2022

Angela Mora, the city’s public health director, is retiring, leaving the city without a top health official for the second time in less than two years amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Posted inGovernment

City Council, in effort to keep City Manager Tommy Gonzalez on board, may boost his pay to $450,000 with contract extension

by Elida S. Perez May 16, 2022May 16, 2022
Posted inGovernment

Will City Council boost Tommy Gonzalez’s contract to retain him?

by Elida S. Perez May 16, 2022May 16, 2022
Posted inElection

County Commissioner Precinct 4 challenger discusses representation, approach to flooding

by Elida S. Perez May 11, 2022May 11, 2022
Posted inElection

Rising property values at heart of Precinct 2 Commissioners Court runoff

by Elida S. Perez May 9, 2022May 9, 2022
Posted inGovernment

El Paso City Council approves new district boundaries, effort to reduce tax rate

by Elida S. Perez April 26, 2022April 27, 2022
Posted inGovernment

City Council hires San Francisco design firm for Downtown arena study

by Elida S. Perez April 25, 2022April 28, 2022
Posted inGovernment

What you need to know about maps being considered for new City Council district boundaries

by Elida S. Perez April 25, 2022April 26, 2022
Posted inCoronavirus

Sun Metro, El Paso International Airport drop mask mandate following federal court ruling

by Elida S. Perez April 19, 2022April 19, 2022
Posted inGovernment

Two deadly force lawsuits against the city and El Paso police remain pending, following settlement of two others

by Elida S. Perez April 19, 2022April 21, 2022
Posted inGovernment

A year after city reopened libraries, patrons say accessibility, lack of weekend hours create challenges

by Elida S. Perez April 11, 2022April 14, 2022
Posted inGovernment

TxDOT: Downtown I-10 expansion design includes city’s wishes

by Elida S. Perez April 4, 2022April 5, 2022
Posted inGovernment

City Council, in unprecedented move, settles police shooting lawsuit on eve of trial

by Elida S. Perez March 30, 2022March 30, 2022
Posted inFeatured

City Council moves to protect two damaged buildings as part of negotiations to end Downtown arena lawsuit

by Elida S. Perez March 30, 2022March 30, 2022
Posted inGovernment

Future voting maps for El Paso City Council districts get narrowed down

by Elida S. Perez March 23, 2022March 23, 2022
Posted inFeatured

City Charter committee meetings go hybrid in effort to increase public participation

by Elida S. Perez March 18, 2022March 18, 2022
Posted inFeatured

Dorothy “Sissy” Byrd to endorse Sergio Coronado for County Commissioner Precinct 4 seat

by Elida S. Perez March 7, 2022March 7, 2022
Posted inGovernment

City may overhaul plans for Downtown arena

by Elida S. Perez February 28, 2022February 28, 2022
Posted inGovernment

El Paso mayor’s voting power, street maintenance fee among possible charter amendments

by Elida S. Perez February 22, 2022February 23, 2022
Posted inElection

El Pasoans are slow to hit the polls in early voting

by Elida S. Perez February 15, 2022February 15, 2022
Posted inFeatured, Government

City hasn’t made efforts to negotiate a resolution to Downtown arena lawsuits, attorneys say

by Elida S. Perez February 14, 2022February 15, 2022
Posted inFeatured

Incumbent in crowded County Commissioner Precinct 4 race determined to serve

by Elida S. Perez February 14, 2022February 16, 2022
Posted inGovernment

Efforts to protect damaged, dilapidated Downtown arena buildings dropped indefinitely

by Elida S. Perez February 9, 2022February 15, 2022
Posted inElection

El Paso County Commissioners Precinct 2 race incumbent, opponent at odds over key issues

by Elida S. Perez February 3, 2022February 15, 2022
Posted inPublic Safety

Officials urge caution ahead of possible winter storm and bitterly cold conditions

by Elida S. Perez February 2, 2022February 3, 2022
Posted inFeatured

Make plans: Multiple meetings set for shaping with future City Council voting boundaries

by Elida S. Perez January 26, 2022January 26, 2022
Posted inFeatured

El Paso can help pet owners to comply with new Safe Outdoor Dogs Act

by Elida S. Perez January 20, 2022January 19, 2022
Posted inElection

Law enforcement unions donate heavily to Precinct 2 county commissioner challenger’s campaign

by Elida S. Perez January 19, 2022February 15, 2022
Posted inGovernment

City Council to resume talks on protecting deteriorating buildings in Downtown arena footprint

by Elida S. Perez January 17, 2022February 15, 2022
Posted inFeatured

Enforcement is key to new safe outdoor dogs act, El Paso animal advocates say

by Elida S. Perez January 13, 2022January 13, 2022

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