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MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
OF
THE CITY OF EL PASO, TEXAS
(1873-Present)
On June 18, 1873, an act to incorporate the municipality of El Paso was passed
by the Texas State Legislature at Austin, Texas, and Joseph Magoffin and Samuel
Schutz were appointed commissioners to hold an election for city officials for
the City of El Paso.
Term: 1873-1875
(Elected August 12, 1873) |
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| Benjamin S. Dowell |
Mayor |
| Andrew Hornick |
Alderman, 1st Ward, Mayor Pro-Tem |
| William Tryer |
Alderman, 1st Ward |
| Joseph Schutz |
Alderman, 2nd Ward |
| Thomas N. Massie |
Alderman, 2nd Ward |
| John S. Gillett |
Alderman, 3rd Ward |
| John F. Evans |
Alderman, 3rd Ward |
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| William Tryer, Thomas Massie and John S. Gillett resigned,
while Joseph Schutz failed to qualify; a special election was held on October
15, 1873 to fill these seats on the City (then known as the Board of
Aldermen), which resulted in the election of M.A. Jones as Alderman, 1st
Ward; Allen Blacker and Dr. T.J. Tajes, Alderman, 2nd Ward; and Frank C.
Marsh, Alderman, 3rd Ward. |
Term: 1875-1877
(Elected August 2, 1875) |
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| M. A. Jones |
Mayor |
| William Tryer |
Aldermen, 1st Ward |
| Leander Ruis |
Aldermen, 1st Ward |
| Joseph Magoffin |
Aldermen, 2nd Ward |
| Felipe Mendosa |
Aldermen, 2nd Ward |
| John S. Gillett |
Aldermen, 3rd Ward |
| Vicente Ortega |
Aldermen, 3rd Ward |
| The last recorded meeting of the City was held on September 25, 1875;
subsequently, the government of the city was discontinued until July 3,
1880, when an election was held on account of a petition of citizens to
the County Court, which Court named the following elected: |
Term: 1880-1881
(Elected July 3, 1880) |
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| Solomon Schutz |
Mayor |
| Benjamin S. Dowell |
Aldermen, 1st Ward |
| A. Krakauer |
Aldermen, 1st Ward |
| J. D. Ochoa |
Aldermen, 2nd Ward |
| Antonio Hart |
Aldermen, 2nd Ward |
| S. C. Slade |
Aldermen, 3rd Ward |
| Joseph Magoffin |
Aldermen, 3rd Ward, Mayor Pro-Tem |
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Term: 1881-1883
(Elected August 9, 1881) |
| Joseph Magoffin |
Mayor |
| J. P. Hague |
Aldermen, 1st Ward |
| William Phillips |
Aldermen, 1st Ward |
| B. Schuster |
Aldermen, 2nd Ward |
| Paul Keating |
Aldermen, 2nd Ward |
| A. Krakauer |
Aldermen, 3rd Ward |
| A. Blacker |
Aldermen, 3rd Ward |
Term: 1883-1885
(Elected August 14, 1883) |
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| Joseph Magoffin, Mayor |
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| Charles Davis |
Aldermen, 1st Ward |
| Benjamin Schuster |
Aldermen, 1st Ward |
| John Dougher |
Aldermen, 2nd Ward |
| J.P. Dieter |
Aldermen, 2nd Ward |
| O.T. Bassett |
Aldermen, 3rd Ward |
| S.H. Buchman |
Aldermen, 3rd Ward |
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Term: 1885-1887
(Elected August 11, 1885) |
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| R.C. Lightbody |
Mayor |
| Joseph Schutz |
Aldermen, 1st Ward |
| A. Larmour |
Aldermen, 1st Ward |
| A. Krakauer |
Aldermen, 2nd Ward |
| A.M. Loomis |
Aldermen, 2nd Ward/Mayor Pro Tempore |
| Z.T. White |
Aldermen, 3rd Ward |
| A.D. Shepard |
Aldermen, 3rd Ward |
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Term: 1887-1889
(Elected August 9, 1887) |
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| *R.C. Lightbody |
Mayor |
| G.E. Hubbard |
Mayor |
| James P. Hague |
Aldermen, 1st Ward |
| M.A. Dolan |
Aldermen, 1st Ward |
| R.F. Johnson |
Aldermen, 2ndWard,Mayor Pro Tem |
| Allen Blacker |
Aldermen, 2nd Ward |
| S.J. Freudenthal |
Aldermen, 3rd Ward |
| Richard Caples |
Aldermen, 3rd Ward |
| H.L. Detwiller |
Aldermen, 4th Ward |
| Benjamin Schuster |
Aldermen, 4th Ward |
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| Mayor Lightbody resigned April 18, 1889, in the face of an
unruly mob that had taken charge of City Hall. G.E. Hubbard was appointed
Mayor by City City to finish the term, April 18 1889-June 28, 1889. |
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Term: 1889-1891
(Elected June 28, 1889) |
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| Richard Caples |
Mayor |
| W. B. Merrick |
Alderman, 1st Ward |
| W.T. Kitchen |
Alderman, 1st Ward |
| R. F. Johnson |
Alderman, 2nd Ward |
| Dan Kelley |
Aldermam, 2nd Ward |
| M.B. Davis |
Alderman, 3rd Ward |
| H.A. True |
Alderman, 3rd Ward |
| Adolph Solomon |
Alderman, 4th Ward |
| L. Popin |
Alderman, 4th Ward |
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| Adolph Krakauer was elected Mayor but was later disqualified
on account of being a non-citizen. During this same election a tie vote
also resulted between candidates for Alderman of of 3rd Ward, Richard Caples
and H.A. True. A special election was then held on June 28, 1889 and resulted
in the election of Richard Caples as Mayor and H.A. True as Alderman of
the 3rd Ward for the 1889-1891 term. |
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Term: 1891-1893
(Elected August 14, 1891) |
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| Richard Caples |
Mayor |
| Charles F. Stack |
Alderman, 1st Ward |
| Dan Kelley |
Alderman, 2nd Ward |
| G.S. Stewart |
Alderman, 3rd Ward |
| J.B. Badget (short term) |
Aldermam, 3rd Ward |
| Amzi Berla |
Alderman, 4th Ward |
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Term: 1893-1895
(Elected April 11, 1893) |
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| W. H. Austin |
Mayor |
| Adolph Solomon |
Mayor Pro Tempore/Mayor |
| E.B. Howley |
Alderman, 1st Ward |
| Charles F. Slack |
Alderman, 2nd Ward |
| M.W. Stanton |
Alderman, 3rd Ward |
| E. Kohlberg |
Alderman, 4th Ward |
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| Mayor Austin resigned on January 12, 1894, and Adolph Solomon
was elected Mayor on the same date by vote of City to finish the unexpired
term, January 12, 1894 to April 10, 1894. |
Term: 1894-1895
(Elected April 10, 1894) |
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| A.K.. Alberts |
Mayor |
| Richard f. Johnson |
Mayor |
| M.W. Stanton |
Mayor Pro Tempore |
| W.F. Payne |
Mayor Pro Tempore |
| George Look |
Alderman, 1st Ward |
| G.W. Davis |
Alderman, 2nd Ward |
| J.L. Whitmore |
Alderman, 3rd Ward |
| F. Voelcker |
Alderman, 4th Ward |
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| Mayor Albers resigned April 20, 1894, and Richard F. Johnson
was elected on that same date by City to succeed him. |
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Term: 1895-1897
(Elected April 9, 1895) |
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| R.F. Campbell |
Mayor |
| E.C. Roberts |
Mayor Pro Term |
| John O’Keefe |
Alderman, 1st Ward |
| James Clifford (short term) |
Alderman, 1st Ward |
| J.F. Kachler |
Alderman, 2nd Ward |
| J.J. Stewart |
Alderman, 3rdWard |
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Term: 1897-1899
(Elected April 13th, 1897) |
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| Joseph Magoffin |
Mayor |
| George Ogden |
Alderman, 1st Ward |
| J.B.W. Burton |
Alderman, 2nd Ward |
| J.L. Whitmore |
Alderman, 3rd Ward |
| John Brunner |
Alderman, 4th Ward |
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Term: 1899-1901
(Elected April 11, 1899) |
| Joseph Magoffin |
Mayor |
| George Ogden |
Alderman, 1st Ward |
| J.B.W. Burton |
Alderman, 2nd Ward |
| J.L. Whitmore |
Alderman, 3rd Ward |
| John Brunner |
Alderman, 4th Ward |
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Term: 1901-1903
(Elected April 9, 1901) |
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| B.F. Hammet |
Mayor |
| John Coldwell |
Alderman, 1st Ward |
| George Look |
Alderman, 1st Ward |
| J.B. Badget |
Alderman, 2nd Ward |
| D.M. Payne |
Alderman, 2nd Ward |
| O.H. Baum |
Alderman, 3rd Ward |
| G.P. Pennebaker |
Alderman, 3rd Ward |
| D.P. Stewart |
Alderman, 4th Ward |
| W.J. Rand |
Alderman, 4th Ward |
Term: 1903-1905
(Elected April 14, 1903) |
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| C.R. Morehead |
Mayor |
| H.B. Chairman |
Alderman, 1st Ward |
| George Look |
Alderman, 1st Ward |
| J.B.W. Burton |
Alderman, 2nd Ward |
| J.W. Magoffin |
Alderman, 2nd Ward |
| J.T. Grant |
Alderman, 3rd Ward |
| T.H. Springer |
Alderman, 3rd Ward |
| John Brunner |
Alderman, 4th Ward |
| W.J.Rand |
Alderman, 4th Ward |
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Term: 1905-1907
(Elected April 11,1905) |
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| Charles Davis, Sr. |
Mayor |
| J.B. Badget |
Alderman, 1st Ward |
| George Look |
Alderman, 1st Ward |
| G.L. Hitt |
Alderman, 2nd Ward |
| William J. Fewel |
Alderman, 2nd Ward |
| J.T. Grant |
Alderman, 3rd Ward |
| Benjamin F. Hammet |
Alderman, 3rd Ward |
| W.J. Rand |
Alderman, 4th Ward,Mayor Pro Tem |
| Richard Caples |
Alderman, 4th Ward |
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Term: 1907-1909
(Elected April 9,1907) |
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| Joseph U. Sweeney |
Mayor |
| William F. Robinson |
Alderman (at Large) |
| S. Blementhal |
Alderman (at Large) |
| J.I. Heweitt |
Alderman (at Large) |
| Charles Degroff |
Alderman (at Large) |
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Term: 1909-1911
(Elected April 13, 1909) |
| Joseph W. Sweeney |
Mayor |
| William F. Robinson |
Alderman (at Large)/Mayor |
| Charles E. "Henry" Kelly |
Mayor |
| Sam Blementhal |
Alderman (at Large) |
| J.I. Hewitt |
Alderman (at Large)/Mayor Pro Tempore |
| W.S. Clayton |
Alderman (at Large) |
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| Mayor Sweeney resigned on April 28, 1910 and William F. Robinson
was elected by City to fill out the unexpired term as Mayor. Percy McGhee
was also elected Alderman by City to fill out Robinson’s unexpired
term. Mayor Robinson was killed by a falling wall at a fire at Calisher’s
Store on Texas Street and Ware Avenue on August 14,1910, and Charles E.
“Henry” Kelly was elected Mayor by City on August 18, 1910
to fill out the unexpired term. |
Term: 1911-1913
(Elected April 11, 1911) |
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| Charles E. "Henry" Kelly |
Mayor |
| J.E. Hewitt |
Alderman (at Large) |
| W.S. Clayton |
Alderman (at Large) |
| Sam Blumenthal |
Alderman (at Large) |
| Percy McGhee |
Alderman (at Large) |
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Term: 1913-1915
(Elected April 8, 1913) |
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| Charles E. "Henry" Kelly |
Mayor |
| J.I. Hewitt |
Alderman (at Large) |
| W.S. Clayton |
Alderman (at Large) |
| C.H. Leavell |
Alderman (at Large) |
| Ben Ivey |
Alderman (at Large) |
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Term: 1915-1917
(Elected April 13, 1915) |
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| Thomas C. "Tom" Lea |
Mayor |
| J.P. O’Conner |
Alderman (at Large) |
| R.B. Stevens |
Alderman (at Large) |
| W.G. Jolly |
Alderman (at Large) |
| J.W. Fisher |
Alderman (at Large) |
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Term: 1917-1919
(Elected April 10, 1917) |
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| Charles Davis |
Mayor |
| F.B. Simmons |
Alderman (at Large) |
| J.P. O’Connor |
Alderman (at Large),Mayor Pro Tempore |
| W.G. Jolly |
Alderman (at Large) |
| R.C. Sample |
Alderman (at Large) |
| J.F. Dawson, City Clerk |
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| W.G. Jolly resigned and W.T. Griffith was elected by City to fill the unexpired term. |
Term: 1919-1921
(Elected April 8, 1919) |
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| Charles Davis |
Mayor |
| R.C. Sample |
Alderman (at Large), Mayor Pro Tempore |
| Park W. Pitman |
Alderman (at Large) |
| M.R. Sweeney |
Alderman (at Large) |
| W.T. Griffith |
Alderman (at Large) |
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Term: 1921-1923
(Elected April 12, 1921) |
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| Charles Davis |
Mayor |
| R.C. Sample (Mayor Pro Tem) |
Alderman (at Large), Mayor Pro Tempore |
| W.T. Griffith |
Alderman (at Large) |
| M.R. Sweeney |
Alderman (at Large) |
| Park W. Pitman |
Alderman (at Large) |
| Park W. Pitman died on June 10, 1922, and City elected L.J. Trotti
to fill his unexpired term as Alderman. |
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Term: 1923-1925
(Elected April 10, 1923) |
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| R.M. Dudley |
Mayor |
| Harvey P. Jackson |
Alderman (at Large) |
| A.B. Poe |
Alderman (at Large) |
| W.K. Ramsey |
Alderman (at Large) |
| M.C. Tracy |
Alderman (at Large) |
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Term: 1925-1927
(Elected April 14, 1925) |
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| R.M. Dudley |
Mayor |
| Harvey P. Jackson |
Alderman (at Large) |
| A.B. Poe |
Alderman (at Large) |
| W.K. Ramsey |
Alderman (at Large) |
| J.B. Brady |
Alderman (at Large) |
| M.C. Tracy |
Alderman (at Large) |
| Mayor Dudley died on May 1, 1925, and on May 5th , Harvey
P. Jackson was elected by City to fill his unexpired term. J.B. Brady
was also elected by City to finish Jackson’s unexpired term as
Alderman |
Term: 1927-1929
(Elected April 12, 1927) |
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| R.E. Thomason |
Mayor |
| A.B. Poe |
Alderman (at Large) |
| Raymond E. Sherman |
Alderman (at Large) |
| O.J. Allen |
Alderman (at Large) |
| W.E. Robertson |
Alderman (at Large) |
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Term: 1929-1931
(Elected April 9, 1929) |
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| R.E. Thomason |
Mayor |
| A.B. Poe |
Alderman (at Large) |
| Raymond E. Sherman |
Alderman (at Large) |
| O.J. Allen |
Alderman (at Large) |
| W.E. Robertson |
Alderman (at Large) |
| J.C. Galbraith |
Alderman (at Large) |
| Leon A. Rosenfield |
Alderman (at Large) |
| On January 31, 1931, City elected Leon A. Rosenfield to
serve out the remaining term of W.E. Robertson, who resigned as Alderman.
Mayor Thomason resigned effective February 16, 1931, and on February 26th
City elected A.B. Poe to fill his unexpired term. J.C. Galbraith was
also elected by City to fill Poe’s term as Alderman. |
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| Term: 1931-1933
(Elected April 14, 1931) |
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| Raymond E. Sherman |
Mayor |
| O.J. Allen |
Alderman (at Large) |
| L.A. Rosenfield |
Alderman (at Large) |
| W.E. Casteel |
Alderman (at Large) |
| J.C. Galbraith |
Alderman (at Large) |
| W.R. Collins |
City Clerk (at Large) |
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Term: 1933-1935
(Elected April 9, 1935) |
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| Raymond E. Sherman |
Mayor |
| O.J. Allen |
Alderman (at Large) |
| Ben Levy |
Alderman (at Large) |
| W.E. Casteel |
Alderman (at Large) |
| Don Thompson |
Alderman (at Large) |
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Term: 1937-1939
(Elected April 13, 1937) |
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| M.A. Harlan |
Mayor |
| Louis A. Fail |
Alderman (at Large) |
| L.J. Reynolds |
Alderman (at Large) |
| W.E. Casteel |
Alderman (at Large) |
| Brice E. Schuller |
Alderman (at Large) |
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Term: 1939-1941
(Elected April 11, 1939) |
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| John E. (J.E.) Anderson |
Mayor |
| Harris Walthall |
Alderman (at Large) |
| Brooks Travis |
Alderman (at Large) |
| D.L.P. Duke |
Alderman (at Large) |
| J Francis Morgan |
Alderman (at Large) |
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Term: 1941-1943
(Elected April 8, 1941) |
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| John E. (J.E.) Anderson |
Mayor |
| Harris Walthall |
Alderman (at Large) |
| Brooks Travis |
Alderman (at Large) |
| D.L.P. Duke |
Alderman (at Large) |
| J. Francis Morgan |
Alderman (at Large) |
| J. Francis Morgan and Brooks Travis resigned in May and June
of 1942 respectively to enter the Army. City elected C.E. Graham to fill
in the remainder of Morgan’s term and W. Henry Woolridge to fill in
the remainder of Brooks’ term. |
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Term: 1943-1945
(Elected April 13, 1943) |
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| John E. Anderson |
Mayor |
| Harris Walthall |
Alderman (at Large) |
| D.L.P. Duke |
Alderman (at Large) |
| C.E. Graham |
Alderman (at Large) |
| W. Henry Woolridge |
Alderman (at Large) |
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Term: 1945-1947
(Elected April 10, 1945) |
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| John E. (J.E.) Anderson |
Mayor |
| Harris Walthall |
Alderman (at Large) |
| Daniel L.P. "Dan" Duke |
Alderman (at Large) |
| C.E. Graham |
Alderman (at Large) |
| Dale Resler |
Alderman (at Large) |
| Mayor Anderson died on February 27, 1947, and was succeeded
in office that same day by Daniel L. P. “Dan” Duke. |
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Term: 1947-1949
(Elected April 8, 1947) |
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| Dan R. Ponder |
Mayor |
| Karl O. Wyler |
Alderman (at Large) |
| M.R. Bauman |
Alderman (at Large) |
| E.W. Kayser, Jr. |
Alderman (at Large) |
| Jules R. Carlin |
Alderman (at Large) |
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Term: 1949-1951
(Elected April 12, 1949) |
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| Daniel L.P. "Dan" Duke |
Mayor |
| Carroll W. Smith |
Alderman (at Large) |
| Archie A. Gill |
Alderman (at Large) |
| E.W. Kayser, Jr. |
Alderman (at Large) |
| Jules R. Carlin |
Alderman (at Large) |
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Term: 1951-1953
(Elected April 10, 1951) |
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| Fred Hervey |
Mayor |
| Allan G. Falby |
Alderman (at Large) |
| H.T. Ethridge, Jr. |
Alderman (at Large) |
| Ernie Ponce |
Alderman (at Large) |
| C.W. Harper |
Alderman (at Large) |
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Term: 1953-1955
(Elected April 14, 1953) |
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| Fred Hervey |
Mayor |
| Ernie Ponce |
Alderman (at Large) |
| Clarence Harper |
Alderman (at Large) |
| Hal E. Dean |
Alderman (at Large) |
| Tom Burnham |
Alderman (at Large) |
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Term: 1955-1957
(Elected April 12, 1955) |
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| Winston T. "Mike" Misenhimer |
Mayor |
| Tom E. Rogers |
Mayor |
| Ernest Ponce |
Alderman (at Large) |
| Hal. E Dean |
Alderman (at Large) |
| Tom Burnham |
Alderman (at Large) |
| R.E. "Dick" Fletcher |
Alderman (at Large) |
| Mayor Misenhimer resigned due to illness on April 27, 1955,
and that same day City elected Tom E. Rogers to fill the unexpired term.
On January 26, 1956, Tom Burnham resigned and was replaced by Robert Kolliner. |
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Term: 1957-1959
(Elected April 9, 1957) |
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| Raymond Telles |
Mayor |
| Ernest F. Craigo |
Alderman (at Large) |
| Ted Bender |
Alderman (at Large) |
| Ralph Seitsinger |
Alderman (at Large) |
| Jack C. White |
Alderman (at Large) |
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Term: 1959-1961
(Elected April 9, 1959) |
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| Raymond Telles |
Mayor |
| Ernest F. Craigo |
Alderman (at Large) |
| Ted Bender |
Alderman (at Large) |
| Ralph Seitsinger |
Alderman (at Large) |
| Jack C. White |
Alderman (at Large) |
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Term: 1961-1963
(Elected April 4, 1961) |
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| Ralph E. Seitsinger |
Mayor |
| Bert Williams |
Alderman (at Large) |
| Ted R. Bender |
Alderman (at Large) |
| Ray S. Watt |
Alderman (at Large) |
| R.R. “Buck” Rogers |
Alderman (at Large) |
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Term: 1963-1965
(Elected April 9, 1963) |
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| Dr. Judson F. Williams |
Mayor |
| Hector Bencomo |
Alderman (at Large) |
| Ashley G. Classen |
Alderman (at Large) |
| Fred McKinistry |
Alderman (at Large) |
| Oliver F. Nordmarken |
Alderman (at Large) |
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Term: 1965-1967
(Elected April 6, 1965) |
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| Dr. Judson F. Williams |
Mayor |
| Sal Berroteran |
Alderman (at Large) |
| Ashley G. Classen |
Alderman (at Large) |
| Fred McKinistry |
Alderman (at Large) |
| Oliver F. Nordmarken |
Alderman (at Large) |
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Term: 1967-1969
(Elected April 11, 1967) |
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| Dr. Judson F. Williams |
Mayor |
| Sal Berroteran |
Alderman (at Large) |
| Ashley G. Classen |
Alderman (at Large) |
| Fred McKinistry |
Alderman (at Large) |
| Mayor Williams resigned effective March 1, 1969, and on March 3rd City
elected Ashley G. Classen to fill the unexpired term. |
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Term: 1969-1971
(Elected March 29, 1969) |
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| Peter de Wetter |
Mayor |
| Sal Berroteran |
Alderman (at Large) |
| Clinton Wolf |
Alderman (at Large) |
| Tony Petry |
Alderman (at Large) |
| Robert Hoy, Jr. |
Alderman (at Large) |
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Term: 1971-1973
(Elected April 13, 1971) |
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| Bert Williams |
Mayor |
| Sal Berroteran |
Alderman (at Large) |
| Don Benge |
Alderman (at Large) |
| Hector Bencomo |
Alderman (at Large) |
| Tony Petry |
Alderman (at Large) |
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Term: 1973-1975
(Elected April 16, 1973) |
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| Fred Hervey |
Mayor |
| Don Henderson |
Alderman (at Large) |
| Ruben Schaeffer |
Alderman (at Large) |
| E.H. Baeza |
Alderman (at Large) |
| Manny C. Morales |
Alderman (at Large) |
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| During the year of 1973, Robert H. Gabel was appointed to
Administrative Officer to the Mayor and William L. Rieger was appointed
City Clerk to replace him. |
Term: 1975-1977
(Elected April 16, 1975) |
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| Don Henderson |
Mayor |
| E.H. Baeza |
Alderman (at Large) |
| Richard Najera |
Alderman (at Large) |
| Dr. J.B. Jones |
Alderman (at Large) |
| Arlene Quenon |
Alderman (at Large) |
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Term: 1977-1979
(Elected April 23, 1977) |
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| Ray Salazar |
Mayor |
| Richard G. Wagner |
City Representative |
| Dan M. Ponder |
City Representative |
| Richard Najera |
City Representative |
| Dr. J.B. Jones |
City Representative |
| Jim Scherr |
City Representative |
| Polly Harris |
City Representative |
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Term: 1979-1981
(Elected April 7, 1979) |
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Thomas D. Westfall |
Mayor |
| Jim Scherr |
City Representative, District 1 (West) |
| Orlando R. Fonseca |
City Representative, District 2 (Border) |
| Polly Harris |
City Representative, District 3 (Central) |
| Patrick B. Haggerty |
City Representative, District 4 (Northeast) |
| E.W. Joe Divis |
City Representative, District 5 (East) |
| David L. Escobar |
City Representative, District 6 (Lower Valley) |
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Term: 1981-1983
(Elected April 6, 1981) |
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| Jonathan W. Rogers |
Mayor |
| Jim Scherr |
City Representative, District 1 (West) |
| Orlando R. Fonseca |
City Representative, District 2 (Border) |
| Dennis Wagner |
City Representative, District 3 (Central) |
| Patrick B. Haggerty |
City Representative, District 4 (Northeast) |
| E.W. Joe Divis |
City Representative, District 5 (East) |
| David L. Escobar |
City Representative, District 6 (Lower Valley) |
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Term: 1983-1985
(Elected April 2, 1983) |
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| Jonathan W. Rogers |
Mayor |
| Jimmy Goldman |
City Representative, District 1 (West) |
| Polly Harris |
City Representative, District 2 (West Central) |
| Orlando Fonseca |
City Representative, District 3 (East Central) |
| Patrick B. Haggerty |
City Representative, District 4 (Northeast) |
| E.W. Joe Divis |
City Representative, District 5 (East) |
| Alicia Chacon |
City Representative, District 6 (Lower Valley) |
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Term: 1985-1987
(Elected April 6, 1985) |
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| Jonathan W. Rogers |
Mayor |
| Jimmy Goldman |
City Representative, District 1 (West) |
| Suzanne S. Azar |
City Representative, District 2 (West Central) |
| Orlando Fonseca |
City Representative, District 3 (East Central) |
| Patrick Haggerty |
City Representative, District 4 (Northeast) |
| Ed Elsey |
City Representative, District 5 (East) |
| Alicia Chacon |
City Representative, District 6 (Lower Valley) |
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| In a special election held on April 5, 1986, Tony Ponce was
elected to fill the unexpired term of Orlando Fonseca, who had earlier resigned
as District Representative of District 3. |
Term: 1987-1989
(Elected April 4, 1987) |
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| Jonathan W. Rogers |
Mayor |
| Jimmy Goldman |
City Representative, District 1 (West) |
| Suzanne S. Azar |
City Representative, District 2 (West Central) |
| Tony Ponce |
City Representative, District 3 (East Central) |
| Jethro Hills |
City Representative, District 4 (Northeast) |
| Ed Elsey |
City Representative, District 5 (East) |
| Robert Candelria |
City Representative, District 6 (Lower Valley) |
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Term: 1989-1991
(Elected May 6, 1989) |
| Suzanne S. Azar |
Mayor |
| Gene Finke |
City Representative, District 1 (West) |
| David Wellington Chew |
City Representative, District 2 (West Central) |
| Tony Ponce |
City Representative, District 3 (East Central) |
| Arves E. Jones, Sr. |
City Representative, District 4 (Northeast) |
| Mateele B. Rittgers |
City Representative, District 5 (East) |
| Jay J. Armes |
City Representative, District 6 (Lower Valley) |
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Term: 1991-1993
(Elected May 4, 1991) |
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| William S. Tilney |
Mayor |
| Gene Finke |
City Representative, District 1 (West) |
| Jesus “Chuy” Terrazas, Jr. |
City Representative, District 2 (West Central) |
| Tony Ponce |
City Representative, District 3 (East Central) |
| Stan Roberts |
City Representative, District 4 (Northeast) |
| Joe C. Pickett |
City Representative, District 5 (East) |
| Jay J. Arms |
City Representative, District 6 (Lower Valley) |
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Term: 1993-1995
(Elected May 1, 1993) |
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| Larry Francis |
Mayor |
| Gene Finke |
City Representative, District 1 (West) |
| Jesus “Chuy” Terrazas, Jr. |
City Representative, District 2 (West Central) |
| Rosalio “Chalio” Acosta |
City Representative, District 3 (East Central) |
| Stan Roberts |
City Representative, District 4 (Northeast) |
| C.S. Dusty Rhodes |
City Representative, District 5 (East) |
| Barbara Perez |
City Representative, District 6 (East-Lower Valley) |
| Ignacio “Nacho” Padilla |
City Representative, District 7 (Lower Valley) |
| Raymond Telles |
City Representative, District 8 (South-West) |
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Term: 1995-1997
(Elected May 6, 1995) |
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| Larry Francis |
Mayor |
| Jan Sumrall |
City Representative, District 1 (West) |
| Jesus “Chuy” Terrazas, Jr. |
City Representative, District 2 (West Central) |
| Rosalio “Chalio” Acosta |
City Representative, District 3 (East Central) |
| Stan Roberts |
City Representative, District 4 (Northeast) |
| C.S. Dusty Rhodes |
City Representative, District 5 (East) |
| Barbara Perez |
City Representative, District 6 (East-Lower Valley) |
| Ignacio “Nacho” Padilla |
City Representative, District 7 (Lower Valley) |
| Raymond Telles |
City Representative, District 8 (South-West) |
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| Ignacio “Nacho” Padilla submitted his resignation
on November 7, 1995 to run for another office. In a special run-off election
held on February 17, 1996, Luis Sariñana was elected to fill Padilla’s
unexpired term. |
Term: 1997-1999
(Elected May 3, 1997) |
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| Carlos M. Ramirez |
Mayor |
| Jan Sumrall |
City Representative, District 1 (West) |
| Jesus “Chuy” Terrazas, Jr. |
City Representative, District 2 (West Central) |
| Larry Medina |
City Representative, District 3 (East Central) |
| Stan Roberts |
City Representative, District 4 (Northeast) |
| Presi Ortega, Jr. |
City Representative, District 5 (East) |
| Barbara Perez |
City Representative, District 6 (East-Lower Valley) |
| Luis Sariñana |
City Representative, District 7 (Lower Valley) |
| *Manny Ramirez, Jr. |
City Representative, District 8 (South-West) |
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| Manny Ramirez, Representative for District 8, was removed
from office on January 8, 1998, by order of the District Court. On May 2,
1998 a special election was held to fill Ramirez’s unexpired term,
and Elvia Hernandez was elected in a run-off. |
Term: 1999-2001
(Elected May 1, 1999) |
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| Carlos M. Ramirez |
Mayor |
| Jan Sumrall |
City Representative, District 1 (West) |
| Rose Rodriguez |
City Representative, District 2 (West Central) |
| Larry Medina |
City Representative, District 3 (East Central) |
| John Cook |
City Representative, District 4 (Northeast) |
| Presi Ortega, Jr. |
City Representative, District 5 (East) |
| Paul Joseph Escobar |
City Representative, District 6 (East-Lower Valley) |
| Luis Sariñana |
City Representative, District 7 (Lower Valley) |
| Elvia G. Hernandez |
City Representative, District 8 (South-West) |
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Term: 2001-2003
(Elected May 5, 2001) |
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| Raymond C. Caballero |
Mayor |
| Jan Sumrall |
City Representative, District 1 (West) |
| Rose Rodriguez |
City Representative, District 2 (West Central) |
| Larry M. Medina |
City Representative, District 3 (East Central) |
| John Cook |
City Representative, District 4 (Northeast) |
| Daniel S. Power |
City Representative, District 5 (East) |
| Paul J. Escobar |
City Representative, District 6 (East-Lower Valley) |
| Luis G. Sariñana |
City Representative, District 7 (Lower Valley) |
| Anthony Cobos |
City Representative, District 8 (South-West) |
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Term: 2003-2005
(Elected May 3, 2003)
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| Joe Wardy |
Mayor |
| Susan Austin |
City Representative, District 1 (West) |
| Robert Cushing |
City Representative, District 2 (West Central) |
| Jose Alexandro Lozano |
City Representative, District 3 (East Central) |
| John Cook |
City Representative, District 4 (Northeast) |
| Daniel S. Power |
City Representative, District 5 (East) |
| Paul J. Escobar |
City Representative, District 6 (East-Lower Valley) |
| Vivian Rojas |
City Representative, District 7 (Lower Valley) |
| Anthony Cobos |
City Representative, District 8 (South-West) |
| Daniel S. Power, Representative for District 5, announced
his resignation from office on August 16, 2004. In a special election held
on November 2, 2004, Presi Ortega, Jr. was elected to fill Power’s unexpired
term. |
Term: 2005-2009*
(Elected: General** May 7, 2005, Runoff June 4, 2005)
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| John Cook |
Mayor |
| Ann Morgan Lilly |
City Representative, District 1 (West) |
| Susie Byrd |
City Representative, District 2 (West Central) |
| Jose Alexandro Lozano |
City Representative, District 3 (East Central) |
| Melina Castro |
City Representative, District 4 (Northeast) |
| Presi Ortega |
City Representative, District 5 (East) |
| Eddie Holguin |
City Representative, District 6 (East-Lower Valley) |
| Steve Ortega |
City Representative, District 7 (Lower Valley) |
| Beto O'Rourke |
City Representative, District 8 (South-West) |
| *Representatives from Districts 1, 5, 6, and 8 will have 2 year terms so as to stagger the new 4 year terms
** The general election decided races in Districts 2, 5, and 8. All others including the Mayoral race were decided in a runoff election.
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Term: 2007-2011
(Elected: General: May 12, 2007, Runoff June 9, 2007)
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| Ann Morgan Lilly |
City Representative, District 1 (West) |
| Rachel Quintana |
City Representative, District 5 (East) |
| Eddie Holguin |
City Representative, District 6 (East-Lower Valley) |
| Beto O'Rourke |
City Representative, District 8 (South-West) |
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