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Chris Canales

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24 mentions across 13 events
City Representative for District 8 on the El Paso City Council, representing the Southside, Downtown, West-Central, and Westside areas. Assumed office on January 3, 2023, with term ending January 5, 2027. Prior experience includes legislative and advocacy work in New York City and service as chief of staff for the El Paso City Council District 8 office.
13 eventsLast active Tracked since $4.8M city spendingUpdated July 2026

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· Animal Shelter Advisory Committee

Chair Report - Chris Canales.

Money

$4.8M in total financial activity across agenda items that mention this person.

Largest single item: $2.8M on (Award of Task Order 8V-1 under Job Order Contracting and Facilities Construction Contract #2022-0678 to Veliz Company, LLC dba Veliz Construction for the renovation of Fire Station #03.)

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governance (19)
appointment (7)
public safety (7)
development (3)
budget (3)
policy (3)
contract (2)
community (2)
transportation (2)
housing (1)

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mentioned (11)
mover (7)
requester (5)
seconder (1)

Connected Matters

Legislative threads where Chris Canales is mentioned

Case File 26-0153

2 hearings since Jan 2026·Last: Jan 20, 2026·District·Notable

Wiley Condominium Sign and Fan Encroachments at 1125 Texas Avenue (26-0793)

2 hearings since Jul 2026·Last: Jul 21, 2026·Corridor·Notable

Case File 26-0820

2 hearings since Jul 2026·Last: Jul 21, 2026·Site

Case File 26-0841

3 hearings since Jul 2026·Last: Jul 21, 2026·Budget·Site·Notable

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August 2026

Board Agenda Items
requester

Chair Report presented by Chris Canales at an Animal Services Department board meeting.

Chair Report - Chris Canales.

Board Re-Appointments
requester

Re-appointment of Elvira Stephanie Grossman to the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee, nominated by Representative Chris Canales of District 8.

Elvira Stephanie Grossman to the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee by Representative Chris Canales, District 8.

July 2026

Members Of The City Council
mover

City Council declares the expenditure of up to $2,000 in District 8 discretionary funds to purchase furniture for Fire Station 22, serving a municipal purpose of supporting public safety, and authorizes the City Manager to effectuate budget transfers and execute related documents.

Discussion and action that the City Council of the City of El Paso declares that the expenditure of District 8 discretionary funds, in an amount not to exceed $2,000.00 to purchase furniture for Fire

$2K
Members Of The City Council
mover

Resolution approving the expenditure of up to $1,800.00 in District 8 discretionary funds for costs associated with hosting the Plaza Classic Film Festival Filmmakers' Brunch.

Discussion and action to approve a Resolution that the City Council approves the expenditure of District 8 discretionary funds in an amount not to exceed $1,800.00 for costs associated with hosting th

$2K
Members Of The City Council
mover

Resolution declaring the expenditure of up to $10,000.00 in District 8 discretionary funds for stage rental, audio/visual equipment, entertainment, security, barriers, permitting fees, and portable restrooms for the Segundo Barrio Community Block Party hosted by the Southside Neighborhood Association.

Discussion and action to approve a Resolution that City Council declares the expenditure of District 8 discretionary funds, in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 for costs related to stage rental, aud

$10K
Other Business
mover

Award of Task Order 8V-1 under Job Order Contracting and Facilities Construction Contract #2022-0678 to Veliz Company, LLC dba Veliz Construction for the renovation of Fire Station #03.

Discussion and action on the award of Task Order 8V-1 under the Job Order Contracting and Facilities Construction Contract #2022-0678, for Fire Station #03 Renovation to Veliz Company, LLC dba Veliz C

$2.8M
Other Bids, Contracts, Procurements
seconder

Award of Solicitation 2026-0085 for Security Guard Services at Parks Utilities facilities to TriCorps Security, Inc. for a three-year term at an estimated total of $1,958,130.00, funded by the General Fund. The City Manager is authorized to establish funding sources, make budget transfers, and execute related documents.

Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2026-0085 Security Guard Services - Parks Utilities to TriCorps Security, Inc. for a term of three (3) year(s) for an estimated amount of $1,958,130.

$2.0M
Members Of The City Council
mover

Discussion and action directing the City Attorney to draft an ordinance and resolution requiring virtual currency kiosks (cryptocurrency ATMs) in El Paso to display bilingual physical and digital fraud warning disclosures, mandatory timers and user confirmations, with dual liability for operators and hosting property owners. Enforcement would include a 48-hour cure notice, civil penalties up to $500 per machine per day, and Class C misdemeanor charges for willful repeat violations.

Discussion and action directing the City Attorney, in collaboration with the City Manager as necessary, to prepare and present for City Council consideration an ordinance and accompanying resolution r

$500
Other Business
mover

Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a Chapter 380 Economic Development Program Agreement with Eleuteria Sandra Hering supporting an infill development at 903 Park St. The applicant must invest at least $270,000.00 and the City would provide up to $15,988.24 in tax and fee rebates.

Discussion and action on Resolution to authorize the City Manager to sign a Chapter 380 Economic Development Program Agreement between CITY OF EL PASO and ELEUTERIA SANDRA HERING, in support of an inf

$16K
Ordinances
mover

An ordinance granting a Special Privilege License to the Wiley Condominium Association allowing existing aerial encroachments (a perpendicular sign and three exhaust fans) and surface encroachments (three backflow water preventers) into City right-of-way at 1125 Texas Avenue, for a five-year term with one renewable five-year term.

An Ordinance granting a Special Privilege License to Wiley Condominium Association to permit the existing aerial encroachment of a perpendicular sign and three (3) exhaust fans, and the surface encroa