Renard Johnson sworn in

Renard Johnson sworn in as El Paso’s 1st Black mayor
Renard Johnson made a bit of Borderland history on Monday night, Jan. 6. Johnson, a political newcomer and business owner, was sworn in as El Paso’s first-ever Black mayor during a ceremony at the Plaza Theatre in Downtown El Paso.
PHOTOS: El Paso Mayor Renard Johnson, new city representatives sworn into office
The new mayor and six city representatives, alongside municipal court judges, were sworn in Monday. The mayor and council begin their official duties Tuesday.
Swearing-in ceremony ushers in new El Paso leadership: Mayor Johnson, City Council members
Mayor Renard Johnson and six El Paso City Council members took the oath of office during a ceremony at the Plaza Theatre Monday, Jan. 6, 2025.
Star on the Mountain to be lit blue for Mayor Renard Johnson
The Star on the Mountain will shine blue on Monday, Jan. 6, in honor of the new El Paso mayor, Renard Johnson. The El Paso Chamber said this special lighting, which is sponsored by Johnson’s family, celebrates this achievement and serves as a tribute to his leadership and dedication to
Renard Johnson elected mayor of El Paso; city Rep. Brian Kennedy concedes in runoff
Businessman Renard Johnson will be the next mayor of El Paso after besting city Rep. Brian Kennedy in a low turnout runoff election.
El Paso City Council welcomes new mayor, 5 members; renews border crisis emergency ordinance
The first order of business was appointing a mayor pro tempore and alternate mayor pro tempore. In a surprise move, Johnson, a first-time politician himself, nominated West Side city Rep. Alejandra Chavez for the mayor pro tempore position rather than selecting a veteran City Council member.
El Paso City Council begins year with new faces
El Paso City Council representatives were at City Hall Tuesday morning, Jan. 7 to begin their official duties after being sworn in Monday night. The council has five new representatives and three returning members.
El Paso City Council welcomes new mayor, 5 members in first 2025 meeting
A new mayor and five new El Paso City Council members will take their place in City Hall for the first time on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025.
El Paso welcomes new leaders as officials are sworn into office
A new chapter begins for El Paso as newly elected city and county officials are set to be sworn into office today.
OPINION: Barrio Duranguito, new chapter begins with new El Paso mayor and new plan
Project Regeneracion remains hopeful and committed to working on a just solution to this long-standing neglect of a historic ...