Fabiola Arellano

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Fabiola Arellano

Nonpartisan

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

High school

Eastwood High School

Bachelor's

John Jay College of Criminal Justice, 1994

Graduate

Baruch College, 2008

Law

Brooklyn Law School, 1999

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Army

Years of service

1985 - 1990

Personal

Birthplace

El Paso, Texas

Religion

Christian

Profession

Attorney

Contact

Campaign website

Fabiola Arellano ran for election to the El Paso City Council to represent District 3 in Texas. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Arellano completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Elections

2024

See also: City elections in El Paso, Texas (2024)

General runoff election

General runoff election for El Paso City Council District 3

Deanna Maldonado-Rocha defeated Jose L. Rodriguez in the general runoff election for El Paso City Council District 3 on December 14, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Deanna Maldonado-Rocha (Nonpartisan)	63.8	3,033
	Submit photo	Jose L. Rodriguez (Nonpartisan)	36.2	1,722

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,755
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General election

General election for El Paso City Council District 3

Jose L. Rodriguez and Deanna Maldonado-Rocha advanced to a runoff. They defeated Kenneth Bell, Fabiola Arellano, and Jesse Romero in the general election for El Paso City Council District 3 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Jose L. Rodriguez (Nonpartisan)	27.0	5,862
✔	Submit photo	Deanna Maldonado-Rocha (Nonpartisan)	22.2	4,820
		Kenneth Bell (Nonpartisan)	20.3	4,406
		Fabiola Arellano (Nonpartisan)	18.7	4,064
	Submit photo	Jesse Romero (Nonpartisan)	11.8	2,566

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 21,718
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Fabiola Arellano completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Arellano's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I was born in El Paso and grew up in District 3. I served two tours in the Army and then served six years in the National Guard. I graduated Officer Basic Course and was commissioned a 2nd lieutenant in the National Guard. I worked as an attorney at the NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development advocating for safe housing conditions. I worked as an auditor, auditing hedge funds for PricewaterhouseCoopers in Manhattan; and as a financial advisor for Santander Bank. As an immigration attorney I advocated for migrant children and successfully argued approximately one hundred Special Immigrant Juvenile Visa cases before various courts. I currently work at the 34th Judicial District Attorney's Office, awaiting admission to the Texas State Bar.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• I believe there is voter apathy because voters have lost confidence and trust in government and in elected officials. I would like to restore that trust by serving competently, intelligently, with integrity, and high ethical standards. By serving and giving back to the community I grew up in, I hope to honor my mother, aunts, grandmothers, great grandmothers, and all the women who came before me. The women who toiled and sacrificed in silence; dreaming and praying for a better life for their children and their children’s children.
• Community safety and reducing crime is a priority. I currently work at the 34th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, awaiting admission to the Texas Bar. Every day I am inspired by the hard work, dedication, and heart that the attorneys and staff (including buddy the therapy dog) put forth in bringing justice to the victims of crime and their families. I commend law enforcement and the District Attorney’s Office for their commitment and perseverance in protecting the most vulnerable in society, and in bringing justice to our communities. Eradicating crime from our communities and keeping our neighborhoods safe is very important to me.
• We are all equal. We are all human beings that deserve to be treated with respect. Every individual has the right to love and be loved by whomever they choose, irrespective of gender. And everyone deserves to be treated with dignity. As an attorney, I support all laws that prohibit discrimination against individuals based on their sexual preference, gender identity, etc. I support the James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Act that allows trial courts to impose stiffer penalties for crimes based on color, race, sexual preference, disability, etc.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I care about ensuring that the citizens in my district are provided with a good quality of life. I will work to attract businesses to provide employment opportunities. And advocate for fair and decent living wages. I believe government has a responsibility to provide good public schools. As well as to partner with developers to provide affordable housing. Government has a responsibility to ensure community safety. Citizens should feel safe in their neighborhoods. Providing quality healthcare providers in the community is essential. Ensuring the aging population has access to the services needed is paramount. And advocating for mental health and substance abuse treatment for those in need should be a priority.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Elected officials should possess integrity, honesty, ethical standards, character and honor.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To serve as the representative of the citizens in district 3, and to be responsive to the issues that affect them. To work with the city manager, the other city representatives, and the mayor to effectively and efficiently run the city. To enact ordinances and resolutions in response to citizen needs, issues, etc. To approve a balanced budget and seek to reduce tax burdens. To ensure community safety, provide basic services, and work to improve quality of life. To work tirelessly for the benefit and betterment of all El Paso citizens.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like to leave the legacy that I helped people and that I improved their lives.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I was in my mid thirties, living and working in NYC when the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack occurred.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job was working at McDonalds for two years in high school.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

In order to maintain trust, governments have a responsibility to be financially transparent to their citizens. And elected officials have a responsibility to hold themselves accountable to the citizens.

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