El Paso District 6 Candidates Seek Election November 3
Four candidates are running to fill the City Council District 6 seat in the upcoming municipal general election.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Remote Work
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El Paso will hold a general election for the City Council District 6 seat on November 3, 2026. Four candidates are vying for the position as the city prepares budget projections for Fiscal Year 2028.
Why it matters
Candidates are focusing on strategies to grow the commercial tax base and improve city infrastructure while managing utility resources. Their platforms also address public safety concerns and local wage levels for residents.
The city previously approved a 380 Agreement with Wurldwide/META in 2023 and issued a report on wage floors in 2022. Proposals for minimum wages for permanent jobs currently cite a rate of $20-plus per hour.
The players
Hector Alba
He is one of the candidates running for the El Paso City Council District 6 seat.
Pedro D. Fernandez Jr.
He is a candidate participating in the upcoming municipal election for the District 6 seat.
Art Fierro
He is among the candidates seeking election to the City Council representing District 6.
Jesse Moreno
He is a candidate contesting the District 6 position in the El Paso general election.
Claudia Contreras Siller
She is a candidate for the District 6 seat who did not provide a response to the city candidate questionnaire.
The details
The race includes Hector Alba, Pedro D. Fernandez Jr., Art Fierro, and Jesse Moreno, while Claudia Contreras Siller did not respond to the candidate questionnaire. The city continues to regulate area data centers, of which there are three in the Borderland region, through specific zoning and permit requirements.
Timeline
A city-commissioned report on wage floors was released in 2022.
The 380 Agreement with Wurldwide/META was approved in 2023.
The general election for District 6 will take place on November 3, 2026.
City budget planning is underway for Fiscal Year 2028.
Market Landscape
This election follows the city's 2023 approval of the 380 Agreement with Wurldwide/META, which established a framework for industrial recruitment. The contest reflects broader efforts to balance infrastructure development and data center zoning with sustainable commercial tax growth.
Residents may see shifts in local economic policy, including potential changes to wage floors for permanent jobs and utility resource management. The election results will determine the city's approach to future commercial development and tax base expansion.
The takeaway
Voters will choose a candidate who will oversee critical budget projections for the coming years. Residents should review the candidates' positions on commercial growth and infrastructure to understand the potential impact on the local economy.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by El Paso Matters.
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