Municue
El Paso, TX

Case File 26-0569

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Discussion and action authorizing City Manager, or designee, to submit nominated census tracts within the City of El Paso to the Texas Governor's Economic Development and Tourism Office for consideration for designation as Opportunity Zones in alignment with the City’s Strategic Planning process.

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The city is submitting census tract nominations to the state for designation as Opportunity Zones, which are federal designations that encourage private investment in economically disadvantaged areas. This aligns with El Paso's broader economic development strategy and could help spur job growth and business investment in the nominated neighborhoods.
2 eventsFirst seen May 11, 2026Last activity May 11, 2026File #: 26-0569
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A motion was made by Representative Fierro, seconded by Representative Limón, to Approved as Revised the item. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Unanimously carried: 8 to 0
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Discussion and action authorizing City Manager, or designee, to submit nominated census tracts within the City of El Paso to the Texas Governor's Economic Development and Tourism Office for consideration for designation as Opportunity Zones in alignment with the City’s Strategic Planning process.

Vote: 8 for, 0 against

approve Opportunity Zone resolution as amended, authorizing City Manager to submit nominated census tracts to Texas Governor's office

Representative Niño requested an abstract of his statements be attached to the minutes