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Elizabeth Cordova
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Elizabeth Cordova ran for election for Mayor of El Paso in Texas. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Cordova completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Elizabeth Cordova was born in Texas. She graduated from Eastwood High School. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Phoenix in 2013. Her career experience includes working in journalism and as the executive director of a nonprofit.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Mayoral election in El Paso, Texas (2024)
General runoff election
General runoff election for Mayor of El Paso
Renard Johnson defeated Brian Kennedy in the general runoff election for Mayor of El Paso on December 14, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Renard Johnson (Nonpartisan)  | 56.1 | 19,630 |
 | Brian Kennedy (Nonpartisan) | 43.9 | 15,343 | |
| Total votes: 34,973 | |||
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General election
General election for Mayor of El Paso
The following candidates ran in the general election for Mayor of El Paso on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Renard Johnson (Nonpartisan) | 32.5 | 59,698 |
| ✔ | | Brian Kennedy (Nonpartisan) | 24.2 | 44,516 |
 | Cassandra Hernandez (Nonpartisan) | 10.3 | 19,025 | |
| Steven Winters (Nonpartisan) | 8.6 | 15,843 | ||
 | Isabel Salcido (Nonpartisan) | 7.4 | 13,631 | |
| Marco Contreras (Nonpartisan) | 6.5 | 11,925 | ||
 | Elizabeth Cordova (Nonpartisan) | 5.9 | 10,773 | |
 | Ben Mendoza (Nonpartisan) | 4.6 | 8,462 | |
| Total votes: 183,873 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Cordova in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Elizabeth Cordova completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Cordova's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I am not a politician. I am a mother, wife, sister, business owner, Born and raised in El Paso. I am Mexican American, speak write and read both English and Spanish. I know both customs and cultures and traditions. I have a bachelor's degree in business, was a non profit organization executive director, own a local magazine. I am a woman leader and was involved in leadership El Paso class of 2000. I officiate eulogies, funeral services and graveside services. I am involved with the EPCC adult senor program. My husband and I have a ministry where we go to hospitals and pray for the sick. I served on the El Paso library board and volunteer at my daughter's school. I have no hidden agendas, no special interest groups, no fat cats, no ulterior motives for my running. I will not compromise my moral compass or my high standards. I am genuine, forward way of thinking and believe in results not empty promises. I am centered balanced and confident. I am intelligent, creative and hard working. My husband and I are empty nesters and I can dedicate my time and energy to the city of El Paso.my o
- My overall message is that I want to play an important role in seeing El Paso prosper in every aspect of the word We are in a crucial moment in time where it can worse, it can stay stagnant or with new, fresh leadership like myself will be the catalyst for positive change and positive results. There is a lot of experience in city council but where are the results? We cannot continue as a city to spend unwisely, bad decisions and stagnation. It is time for new, fresh leadership that will produce results. I believe I am that person to lead us to growth, thriving and a quality of life city where people want to move here and live here. We need change in city council and new leaders. I believe that I was born for such a time as this.
- My proposal for economic growth - Roads to economic growth. We are a diamond in the rough and we need to work with what we have. We are a beautiful border city that borders Cuidad Juarez. There are many billionaires in Cuidad Juarez and Chihuahua and we need to invite them to invest in El Paso.. I can definitely strengthen our much needed business relationships with Cuidad Juarez and Chihuahua Mexico. This is one of the main items I will be focusing on, it ties into affordable housing, better wages, attracting bigger businesses, and a better quality of life for all El Pasoans..
- Safer streets, safer neighborhoods, safer city. This is paramount for people who are looking to move to a city. We have the beautiful weather, the friendly people and it is of paramount importance to have a safer city over all. The economic growth, affordable housing, better wages are all tied together.
Everything about public policy brings passion to me. I am a taxpayer, homeowner, and a small business owner who wants the officials with power to have transparency, accountability, and ethics because every decision about public policy will affect me. The only thing that I can promise as your Mayor is that I will exercise discernment, intelligence, sound judgement, careful planning, in every public policy that will come to my desk. I will exercise a code of ethics and see how it will affect the city in the long term not just short term.
My mom isy unsung hero. I am the woman that I am.because of her. She taught how to be a lady, how to dress, she would put in public speaking at a very early age, she instilled in me faith in God. She marked my life. At the moment I didn't understand why she was hard on me but I am the woman that I am- a servant's heart, resilient, think big, culture and traditions, be proud of being Latina, use your voice, avid reader, from classical music to almost every genre of music, the love of dance. She is my unsung hero
I was very inspired with the movie "Shirley". I have seen it 19 times. I don't fully agree with her but she was a trailblazer. I can identify and see myself in her. I am not a politician but I could not continue to sit on the sidelines and do nothing. She believed in her cause, and she believed she could make a difference. I am just a small business owner but I believe that I, too have a cause and a dream to become the first latina Mayor of El Paso and impact my city. A woman can change the world. She dared to be the first black woman to run for president in 1972. And in a way she inspired and paved the way for me to put my name in the hat. Her boldness, tenaciousness, and her never give up attitude inspired me.
To be an effective leader and lead well, an elected leader must have a sense of what is right and wrong,do the right thing when no one is watching, accountability, have no self gain or ego based decisions, transparency, good will, a strong work ethic, see the bigger picture, leave a positive legacy, incorporate new forward thinking ideas. I leader that produces positive results. A leader that works tirelessly to improve the quality of life for all individuals not just special interest groups. A genuine , honest individual that has morals and principles based on truth, with liberty and justice for all. Someone that doesn't just follow the crowd and molds to the usual politician who is known for lying, empty promises and stagnation. A person who is not perfect but has high standards and wants to do the right thing.
I am not a politician. I am genuine, a strong leader, I am a woman, have a wealth of life experience, tenacious, don't take no for an answer, diplomatic, critical thinking, intelligent, centered, I have a deep reverential accountability to God, to myself, and to the people of El Paso. I bring a fresh, new approach in leadership. I will produce results.
The core responsibilities of an elected official are serving the community, making sure that the people have a decent quality of life, affordable housing, that the city is prospering as a whole, safe streets, safer neighborhoods, and a safer city. To bring in economic growth to the city, to maintain the line on taxes and spend wisely and keep with the budget. To find other ways of making money for the city that do not involve unnecessary spending. To not incur further debt.
My legacy would be first of all, a debt free thriving and prospering city in all aspects. Where people want to move. Live., Work , and play in El Paso. Where they say that Mayor Elizabeth Cordova was not the typical politician that lied, and was corrupt and kept us in debt - she actually made a huge difference in the city.
The first historical event was my birth. I was born in the historical famous Segundo Barrio..
My first job was working at my grandfather's tortilla factory. I worked at the factory my high school years. I am very thankful because I learned good work ethic and learned to save money and learned the value of a dollar
The art of war. It's intriguing and I see myself as a warrior.
I am the ambassador, first of all of that city. I am the representation of every constituent, I am the diplomat that represents the city in negotiations, in initiatives, proposals, and strengthening relationships with potential investors.
The Mayor's top priority should be to lead. She needs to make sure that everything is running correctly, have good working relationship with department heads and staff, have a close working relationship with the city manager at all times.
What I love the most about my city is the weather, the friendly people, the good Mexican authentic food, it's
rich history and that we are a border city with Cuidad Juarez. We are unique. One of the
rich history and that we are a border city with Cuidad Juarez. We are unique. One of the
One of the greatest challenges over the next decade in the city is not accumulating more debt. Our roads, streets, freeway and possible needing a new bridge that crosses into Mexico. The stagnation in weak wages, affordable housing, and better connection of roads for commerce.
The ideal relationship with my city. D the state government is very important. Again, I say we are a unique border city with. Commerce going to and from El Paso to Cuidad Juarez, and we need more state and federal dollars to come to El Paso. That is something that I plan to strengthen
Very crucial. We need more federal funding.tl come to El Paso.
Bad at telling jokes but I sure like to laugh
This is very important to have a solid consistent relationship with law enforcement because it is part of having a safer city, safer neighborhoods and safer streets
No endorsements yet. Family, friends and my advertisers that advertise in my magazine - Herencia My Heritage magazine.
My views are simple and easy to understand. The constituents give the power to elected individuals to up hold the law, integrity, accountability, transparency - that should be second nature it's a huge responsibility that should not be taken lightly and should be done honestly.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 24, 2024
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