Campaign 2024

Name: Josh Acevedo Age: 35 Party: Nonpartisan Occupation: El Paso City Representative, District 2 Relevant Experience: I have 14 years of experience as a public servant across the federal, county, city, school district, and state governments. I have the following degrees from UTEP: -Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership & Administration -Master of Public Administration

Name: Cynthia Boyar Trejo Age: 58 Party: Nonpartisan Occupation: Business Owner and nonprofit Founder/President Relevant Experience: I am the owner of a training and consulting company that specializes in helping individuals and organizations reach their full potential through leadership development, executive coaching, and wellness programs. I am also the founder and president of a nonprofit

Name: Kenneth Bell Age: 39 Party: Nonpartisan Occupation: Army Reservist and Political Organizer. * Mention of Bell’s military rank, job titles, and awards does not imply endorsement by the Department of the Army or the Department of Defense. Relevant Experience: I have extensive experience overseeing and accounting for $1.5 million in federal tax dollars during

Name: Fabiola H. Arellano Age: 57 Party: Nonpartisan Occupation: Attorney Relevant Experience: This is my first time running for office. However, I possess military, legal, and financial leadership experience. I currently work at the District Attorney’s Office, awaiting admission to the Texas Bar. I have been admitted to practice law in New York since 2000.

Name: Tom Handy Age: 51 Party: Nonpartisan Occupation: Writer, investor, and retired Army officer (20 years) Relevant Experience: I have spent over 10 years working in non-profits after retirement as President of the Veteran Business Association (helping Veterans transition to small business owners), Vice President of BUILD (helping businesses become compliant with ADA laws), and Vice

Name: Monica Reyes Age: 55 Party: Nonpartisan Occupation: Executive Director of Student Support Services for Canutillo Independent School District Relevant Experience: My leadership experience spans over 33 years in education, where I’ve had the opportunity to serve in key roles that have prepared me for the responsibilities of a City Council member. As a principal,

Name: Dorothy “Sissy” M. Byrd Age: 67 Party: Nonpartisan Occupation: Retired Relevant Experience: After 10 years as an Insurance Specialist. Having to deal with people in the community and be a resource to them and find resources that were useful to them. I retired from a Home Health Agency, here in El Paso. My academic

Name: Alan Serna Age: 54 Party: Nonpartisan Occupation and Relevant Experience: I own a small landscaping firm specializing in Industrial and large Commercial applications in landscape maintenance and installation. I am also an environmentalist who owns a private tree farm that has donated about 1300 trees all over EL Paso over twenty years. I have

Name: Amanda Cunningham Age: 39 Party: Nonpartisan Occupation: Amanda is a social worker executive, grant writer and currently a stay-at-homemother. Relevant Experience: Amanda brings a wealth of relevant experience in advocacy and public policy, having served as a social services executive and administrator, including her role as a foster care director. Her expertise encompasses quality

Name: Dr. Sam Armijo Age: 85 Party: I am a registered Republican, running in a non-partisan in this race. Occupation: Retired Engineering and Business Executive, Nuclear Power Consultant Relevant Experience: I am a native of El Paso, and a U.S. army veteran. I have a solid education in engineering and science and hold a doctorate

Name: Isabel Ceballos Otten Party: Because of that I feel it is inappropriate for me to discuss party affiliation. However, since this seems to be an issue in the non-partisan election, I would like to point out an important thing about party affiliation in Texas. According to the Election Advisory No. 2022-11 by Keith Ingram,

Name: Alejandra Chávez Relevant Experience: I have over 20 years of experience as a business owner in El Paso, where I created jobs, supported local organizations, and contributed to the economic growth of our community. As a business owner, I’ve learned how to balance a budget, prioritize fiscal responsibility, and eliminate wasteful spending—skills I believe

Name: Fabiola Campos-Lopez Age: 62 Party: Nonpartisan Occupation: El Paso Neighborhood Coalition Chairwoman Relevant Experience: I’ve been a natural bilingual and bicultural leader for as long as I can remember, always working toward the common good with knowledge, values, and a strong work ethic. My deep connection to the community has instilled a sense of

Name: Joe Molinar Age: 64 Party: Nonpartisan Occupation: I am presently the incumbent District 4 City Representative Relevant Experience: My tenure as the incumbent District 4 City Representative. 1978 – A proud Enlisted member of the United States Marine Corps 1985 – A proud member of the El Paso Police Department for 22+ years, retiring

Name: Felix J. Muñoz Age: 58 Party: Nonpartisan Occupation: Retired 27 Federal Law Officer (US Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons) Relevant Experience: I have 27 years of experience.  I worked for an agency that our goal was to save taxpayers money as I was getting paid with tax dollars. I made sure that