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Elida S. Perez

Elida S. Perez is a senior reporter for El Paso Matters. 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.

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Posted inGovernment

Former city leader Cary Westin to serve as interim city manager

Avatar photo by Elida S. Perez March 14, 2023March 21, 2023
Posted inGovernment

El Paso faces uncertainty with city manager, police chief vacancies

Avatar photo by Elida S. Perez March 12, 2023March 13, 2023
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‘Uncomfortable, intimidated and offended’: Report details sexual harassment complaint against city Rep. Joe Molinar

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Elida S. Perez and Cindy Ramirez March 8, 2023March 8, 2023
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Northeast city Rep. Joe Molinar reprimanded for harassment accusation

Avatar photo by Elida S. Perez February 28, 2023March 1, 2023
Posted inGovernment

City Manager Tommy Gonzalez fired, given 120 days notice of termination

Avatar photo by Elida S. Perez February 28, 2023February 28, 2023
Posted inGovernment

City reps call to review Tommy Gonzalez’s contract months ahead of schedule

Avatar photo by Elida S. Perez February 27, 2023February 27, 2023
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‘Hard on problems, respectful of people’: What Texas police group says El Paso should look for in next police chief

Avatar photo by Elida S. Perez February 22, 2023March 7, 2023
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1 killed, 3 wounded in Cielo Vista Mall shooting

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Cindy Ramirez and Elida S. Perez February 15, 2023February 16, 2023
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Climate policy, police pensions among proposed charter amendments on May ballot

Avatar photo by Elida S. Perez February 8, 2023April 24, 2023
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City Rep. Brian Kennedy cleared of possible ethics violations

Avatar photo by Elida S. Perez February 2, 2023February 3, 2023
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Community mourns El Paso Police Chief Greg Allen

Avatar photo by Elida S. Perez January 27, 2023January 27, 2023
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Complaint against Rep. Brian Kennedy to get further review

Avatar photo by Elida S. Perez January 23, 2023
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Brian Kennedy’s sports consulting gig poses conflicts with arena votes

Avatar photo by Elida S. Perez January 23, 2023January 21, 2023
Posted inGovernment

El Paso Police Chief Greg Allen dies

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Elida S. Perez and Robert Moore January 17, 2023January 21, 2023
Posted inBusiness & Economy

El Pasoans sweating over December heating bills

Avatar photo by Elida S. Perez January 15, 2023January 16, 2023
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‘Mistakes happen,’ say majority of City Council on unpaid ticket snafu

Avatar photo by Elida S. Perez January 6, 2023January 6, 2023
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2 new City Council members were ineligible for office when sworn in

Avatar photo by Elida S. Perez January 4, 2023January 4, 2023
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El Paso Downtown arena plan nixed by new-look City Council

Avatar photo by Elida S. Perez January 3, 2023January 4, 2023
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El Paso County Sheriff’s Office expands crisis intervention teams

Avatar photo by Elida S. Perez January 3, 2023January 3, 2023
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Business leaders oppose Downtown arena site talks

Avatar photo by Elida S. Perez December 30, 2022December 30, 2022
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El Paso volunteers step up amid ongoing humanitarian crisis

Avatar photo by Elida S. Perez December 25, 2022December 23, 2022
Posted inElection

District 8 runoff candidates seek political office for first time

Avatar photo by Elida S. Perez December 9, 2022December 18, 2022
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City Council District 1 runoff focuses on prior employment, debate challenges

Avatar photo by Elida S. Perez December 7, 2022December 18, 2022
Posted inElection

Early voting for city runoff election continues through Dec. 13

Avatar photo by Elida S. Perez November 30, 2022December 18, 2022
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El Paso County attorney asks judge to immediately suspend DA Yvonne Rosales

Avatar photo by Elida S. Perez November 21, 2022November 21, 2022
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Downtown I-10 expansion to undergo environmental analysis

Avatar photo by Elida S. Perez November 13, 2022November 11, 2022
Posted inElection

3 City Council races headed to runoff; Salcido re-elected

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Elida S. Perez and Priscilla Totiyapungprasert November 8, 2022November 9, 2022
Posted inElection

Here’s where City Council candidates stand in campaign fundraising

Avatar photo by Elida S. Perez November 3, 2022November 3, 2022
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Abbott, in final push for El Paso votes, promises property tax cut

Avatar photo by Elida S. Perez November 1, 2022November 1, 2022
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City Rep. Salcido uses EPPD chief’s photo on campaign mailer

Avatar photo by Elida S. Perez October 28, 2022October 28, 2022

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