El Paso City Representative District 8 · Nov 3, 2026
Laura Ochoa-Todd
Candidate for City Representative District 8
Laura Ochoa-Todd is running for El Paso City Representative District 8 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Chris Canales, Arturo Alluin, Johnny J. Gonzalez and Matthew Guzman.
Deadline to register to vote · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayRetired; El Paso Matters lists her background as business sector and real estate.
Where Laura Ochoa-Todd stands: positions on the record
Deck Plaza1 sourced position
answer to the El Paso Times candidate questionnaire
Opposes the Deck Plaza and would not support using city funds for it.
“If elected I would not support using city funds to help finance the project in any way shape or form.”
Own statementEl Paso Times candidate questionnaire · Sep 9, 2026
Economic incentives1 sourced position
answer to the El Paso Times candidate questionnaire
Opposes offering tax abatements or other incentives to corporations.
“I don’t think we should offer tax abatements or other incentives.”
Own statementEl Paso Times candidate questionnaire · Sep 9, 2026
Data centers1 sourced position
answer to the El Paso Times candidate questionnaire
Says El Paso should not consider future data center projects.
“we should not entertain having FUTURE data center projects in El Paso anymore”
Own statementEl Paso Times candidate questionnaire · Sep 9, 2026
Property taxes1 sourced position
answer to the El Paso Times candidate questionnaire
Supports reducing only nonessential services and holding taxing entities accountable when they exceed their budgets.
“I support reducing only nonessential services.”
Own statementEl Paso Times candidate questionnaire · Sep 9, 2026
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