Municue
El Paso, TX

Opportunity Zone Census Tract Nominations (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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City Council authorized the City Manager, or a designee, to submit nominated census tracts in El Paso to the Texas Governor's Economic Development and Tourism Office for consideration as Opportunity Zones, in line with the City's Strategic Planning process. The proposal was approved as revised on May 11, 2026, by a unanimous vote of 8 to 0.
2 eventsFirst seen May 11, 2026Last activity May 11, 2026File #: 26-0569
City Council Work Session: Approved as Revised — May 11, 2026
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Approved as Revised
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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:

Vote
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