The El Paso City Council convened on November 18, 2025, to approve a series of proclamations, review city operations, and advance capital improvement projects. The meeting opened with the presentation of five mayoral proclamations honoring public health workers, family caregivers, the 50th anniversary of the CD Jarvis Basketball Tournament, the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program, and Eddie Guerrero. Following public comments addressing housing transparency, animal cruelty, and municipal ethics, the Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, delinquent hotel tax collections, zoning changes, and key agreements for crisis intervention and community development programs.
The mask and everything that's here in City Hall. So we're going to get started. And we're going to begin with the Pledge of Allegiance. Yes, sir. Good morning, and welcome to the presentation of the Mayor's Proclamations. We begin with a Pledge of Allegiance. This morning we have students from Saint Mark's Elementary School. At the invitation of City Representative Alejandra Chavez. Brian Plundo and Camille Plundo. And so they're right for which is status. And then all the right things. That brings us to the mayor's proclamations. For those of you receiving a proclamation this morning, your group will have up to four minutes collectively to speak at the podium. We'll have a timer on the monitors in chamber so you can keep track of your time. The first proclamation this morning is public health thank you. Thank you, thank you, Mayor. If we could have oh, yeah, here they're coming through the crowd. Representatives for public health day today. Dr. Taneja, are you here? There you are. Good morning, everyone. Come forward. Good morning. This is the proclamation from the City of El Paso. And it reads like this: whereas public health professionals improve community health by preventing illness and injury before they occur, complementing the work of health care providers who treat individuals. And whereas public health professionals help everyone by ensuring that all community members have access to resources necessary for a healthy and safe life. And whereas public health professionals work in diverse roles, including many behind-the-scenes positions to support local communities through disease prevention, health promotion, emergency preparedness, and equitable access to services. And whereas public health professionals collaborate with local, state, and national partners to address public health challenges, ensuring strong support systems for health care and long-term care facilities. And whereas there is a growing need to support public health professionals through investments in workforce development, mental health resources, adequate staffing, and professional growth opportunities to sustain their essential work. And whereas on this occasion, the City of El Paso joins all El Pasuans in expressing profound gratitude to the dedicated public health servants whose unwavering commitment to service continues to make a lasting difference in the community. Now, therefore, be it proclaimed by the mayor and council of the City of El Paso, recognizing the invaluable contributions of public health workers and the importance of supporting their efforts to protect and improve the health of all El Pasuans. November eighteenth, 2025 shall be known as Public Health Thank You Day, signed by the Honorable Mayor Renard Johnson. Thank you very much. These principles guide our daily work. By investing in workforce retention, we reduce turnover costs, maintain institutional knowledge, and ensure continuity of services that protect every El Paso resident. Today is a day to recognize the invaluable contributions that we make to the health and well-being of our communities. We are on the unspoken, often unrecognized heroes who keep our city safe, healthy, and strong on this aligns with this principle. Health care is vital to all of us some of the time, but public health is vital to all of us all of the time. Our work extends beyond the technical aspects of health. It is driven by passion, by empathy, and a commitment to inclusiveness. We work tirelessly to protect and support our community members, offering guidance and resources to those who need it most. Our compassion and resilience are key to maintaining trust in our health systems and ensuring that the communities we serve stay informed and protected. This supports the notion that public health works to serve the local communities and public health benefits everyone. Much of our work may unfold quietly, but its impact echoes across our community. Every day we save lives by stopping diseases before they spread, by building environments where health can thrive, and by ensuring that every person has the opportunity to live well. And though our efforts may not always be visible, their effects are deeply felt in the lives we protect and the futures we strengthen. And this speaks to the big idea that public health focuses on preventing people from getting sick or hurt. And we ensure safety and accessibility to critical resources such as health education, screening and treatment. We are responding to immediate health needs and laying the groundwork for long-term health improvements that will benefit future generations.