In this edition of El Paso Prime Time, host Richard Dayoub from Thunderbird Management welcomes to the KTEP studios City Representative for District 5, Ivan Niño, to introduce himself to the community and talk about his approach to leadership, his goals and priorities for the district, and the challenges he has faced in the position. They will also discuss his plans for economic development in the district.
Representative Ivan Niño graduated from El Dorado High School, and learned the importance of thriving communities through his parents’ jewelry store and flower shop in the heart of downtown El Paso. His career began as a deputy for the El Paso County Tax Assessor-Collector, earning state recognition with a 2019 appointment to the Texas DMV Motor Vehicle Title and Registration Advisory Committee. He has also contributed to cultural enrichment through service on the City’s Museum and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board and Public Art Committee. Before joining City Council, he was the Chief of Staff for District 5 where he collaborated on the key needs for District 5 including the Beast Urban Park Phase II, the Upper East Side Regional Command Center, and the Montwood Dr. Extension Project.
Additional Information/Links:
- For more information about Representative Ivan Niño you can visit:
https://www.elpasotexas.gov/government/district-5/
Originally aired March 22, 2025
