Thursday afternoon, Mayor Oscar Leeser sent a letter to Texas Governor Greg Abbott, over the issue of facemask requirements. The letter, in part, shares Mayor Leeser’s personal experience with the loss of loved ones and the use of masks. The entire letter is included below.Read More
Wednesday morning, County Judge Ricardo Samaniego and Mayor Oscar Leeser held a joint press conference in light of Governor Greg Abbott’s new directives to reopen Texas and rescind his state-wide mandate on masks, beginning next week. Judge Samaniego and Mayor Leeser stressed to the El Paso community the importance of wearing a mask and continuing […]Read More
El Paso businessman and former Mayor Oscar Leeser retuned to the seat he held from 2013 to 2017, soundly defeating Dee Margo in the runoff election Saturday night. According to Bob Moore at El Paso Matters, Margo’s loss was one of the ‘most lopsided’ ever for an incumbent mayor. In the two races for City […]Read More
Tuesday evening, former Mayor Oscar Leeser held a fundraiser and mingled for about an hour among invited family and guest at the home of Shelley Mozelle, his campaign treasurer. Sheriff Richard Wiles introduced the former mayor in front of 150 invited guests, who listened as Leeser gave a short description outlining his vision for El Paso […]Read More
After a lengthy meeting on Tuesday, Mayor Oscar Leeser, City Manager Tommy Gonzalez and the entire City Council took the first step in moving forward after months of consternation. The City Team went into Executive Session for almost 5 hours and the outcome was a “Statement of Goals and Expectations.” Mayor Leeser had very positive […]Read More
Both Mayor Oscar Leeser and City Manager Tommy Gonzalez have released statements regarding a special City Council meeting scheduled for Monday, December 14th. The specific item will be taken up during Executive Session. Statement from City Manager Tommy Gonzalez: “I don’t know what the council will be discussing on Monday. However, as I have stated, […]Read More
Beginning January 12, 2016 El Paso City Council meetings will be held every two weeks at 8 a.m. on Tuesdays. In the November 3, 2015 Charter Election, voters approved a modification to the City’s Municipal Charter to have City Council meetings every two weeks instead of the usual weekly meeting. Council meetings will continue to be held at […]Read More
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