List of mayors of El Paso, Texas facts for kids
A mayor is an important leader in a city or town. They are like the chief executive officer of the city government. Mayors work to make their city a better place for everyone. They help manage city services, like parks, roads, and public safety. This page lists the people who have served as mayors of El Paso, a city in the U.S. state of Texas.
Quick facts for kids Mayor of El Paso |
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Incumbent
Renard Johnson since January 6, 2025 |
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| Term length | Four years, Two Term Limit |
| Inaugural holder | Ben S. Dowell 1873 |
| Formation | 1873 |
| Salary | $95000 As of 2024 |
Meet the Mayors of El Paso
El Paso has had many mayors since the city was formed in 1873. These leaders have helped shape the city over the years. They have made important decisions for the community. The current mayor is Renard Johnson, who started his term on January 6, 2025.
List of El Paso's City Leaders
Here is a list of all the people who have served as mayor of El Paso, along with the years they were in office.
| Mayor | Term |
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| Ben S. Dowell | 1873–1875 |
| Melton A. Jones | 1875–1876 |
| Solomon Shultz | 1880–1881 |
| Joseph Magoffin | 1881–1885 |
| C. Lightbody | 1885–1889 |
| Richard Caples | 1889–1893 |
| W. H. Austin | 1893–1894 |
| Adolph Solomon | 1894 |
| A. K. Albers | 1894 |
| Robert Campbell | 1895–1897 |
| Joseph Magoffin | 1897–1901 |
| Ben F. Hammett | 1901–1903 |
| Charles Robert Morehead Jr. | 1903-1905 |
| Charles Davis | 1905–1907 |
| Joseph Sweeney | 1907–1910 |
| W. F. Robinson | 1910 |
| Charles E. Kelly | 1910–1915 |
| Tom Lea | 1915–1917 |
| Charles Davis | 1917–1923 |
| R. M. Dudley | 1923–1925 |
| H. P. Jackson | 1925–1927 |
| R. Ewing Thomason | 1927–1931 |
| A. B. Poe | 1931 |
| R. E. Sherman | 1931–1937 |
| M. A. Harlan | 1937–1938 |
| J. E. Anderson | 1938–1947 |
| Dan R. Ponder | 1947–1949 |
| Dan L. P. Duke | 1949–1951 |
| Fred Hervey | 1951–1955 |
| W. T. Misenhimer | 1955 |
| Tom E. Rogers | 1955–1957 |
| Raymond Telles | 1957–1961 |
| Ralph Seitsinger | 1961–1963 |
| Judson F. Williams | 1963–1969 |
| Ashley G. Classen | 1969 |
| Peter De Wetter | 1969–1971 |
| Bert Williams | 1971–1973 |
| Fred Hervey | 1973–1975 |
| Don Henderson | 1975–1977 |
| Ray Salazar | 1977–1979 |
| Thomas D. Westfall | 1979–1981 |
| Jonathan W. Rogers | 1981–1989 |
| Suzanne S. Azar | 1989–1991 |
| William S. Tilney | 1991–1993 |
| Larry Francis | 1993–1997 |
| Carlos Ramirez | 1997–2001 |
| Raymond Caballero | June 9, 2001 – June 10, 2003 |
| Joe Wardy | June 10, 2003 – June 13, 2005 |
| John Cook | June 13, 2005 – June 24, 2013 |
| Oscar Leeser | June 24, 2013 – June 26, 2017 |
| Dee Margo | June 27, 2017 – January 5, 2021 |
| Oscar Leeser | January 5, 2021 – January 6, 2025 |
| Renard Johnson | January 6, 2025 – present |
See also
In Spanish: Anexo:Alcaldes de El Paso, Texas para niños
