Current Term: 2nd | Term Ends: December 2024
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City Representative Cassandra HernandezCity of El Paso300 N. Campbell El Paso, Texas 79901[email protected]
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Cassandra was first sworn-in as the City Council Representative for District 3 on June 27, 2017. She was re-elected for a second term on November 3, 2020 and is serving another four-year term that ends on January 5, 2025. She represents parts of Eastside and Lower Valley and the Airport.
She serves on two crucial Mayor-appointed boards: The Transportation Policy Board for the Metropolitan Planning Organization and the Financial Oversight and Audit Committee.
Cassandra’s past work experience includes being the Deputy Director at Dynamic Workforce Solutions for the non-profit Workforce Solutions Borderplex, and a Director of Policy and Programs for Education and Workforce Development at the Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce.
She obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Texas at El Paso in 2010 and she later obtained her Master of Public Administration with a concentration in Public Policy and Management in 2013, also from UTEP.
Cassandra was born and raised in El Paso Lower Valley. She is a graduate of Bel Air High School and attended the Riverside Vocational program. She is a proud homeowner in the Rosedale Neighborhood, where she resides with her young children and loving family.
Board appointees provide valuable contributions to City ordinances, departments and projects. We are fortunate to have residents eager to serve District 3 and the City through board or commission involvement.
Our District 3 appointees provide a wealth of knowledge and experience to these committees and we thank our appointees for dedicating their volunteered time and input to moving the City of El Paso forward.
As vacancies come up on boards we will consider those on the interest list. If you are interested in serving on a board or commission please send a letter of interest and your resume to [email protected]
Ad Hoc Charter Advisory CommitteeYolanda Giner
Americorps Seniors Advisory CouncilChristina Olivares
Animal Shelter Advisory CommitteeSandra Di Francesco
Building & Standards CommissionJohn Bryan
Capital Improvements Advisory CommitteeManuel Moreno
Citizen's Advisory Committee For The Board Of The Mass TransitMaria C. Flores
City Accessibility Advisory CommitteeMichael Adjemian
City Plan CommissionMarisela Rios
Civil Service Commission Leticia Arreola
Committee On Border RelationsMayra Maldonado
Community Development Steering CommitteeKathleen Lopez
Districting CommissionIsabel Carrillo
El Paso Bond Overview Advisory Committee (Boac)Danny Perea
Ethics Review CommissionElena Grasheim
Fair Housing Task ForceKeneth Bell
Fair Housing Task ForceMiguel A. Hernandez
Greater El Paso Civic, Convention & Tourism Advisory BoardVeronica M. Hernandez
Historic Landmark CommissionPaulina Lagos
Museums & Cultural Affairs Advisory BoardCarlos A. Loweree Iii
Museums & Cultural Affairs Advisory BoardLucio Glenn
Open Space Advisory BoardNorma Rivera
Parks & Recreation Advisory BoardMichael Adjemian
Public Service Board Selection CommitteeSusannah M. Byrd
Regional Renewable Energy Advisory CouncilKc Griffin
Retired & Senior Volunteer Program Advisory CouncilChristina Olivares
Veterans Affairs Advisory CommitteeRodney Washington
Women's Rights CommissionElisa Morales
Zoning Board Of AdjustmentIsaac Rodriguez