El Paso County
County Commissioner, Precinct No. 2
Miguel (Mike) Teran
Democratic- On ballot as
- Miguel (Mike) Teran
- Current role
- Owner and president, Roman Construction Project Management; director, El Paso County Water Improvement District No. 1
- Background
- More than three decades managing construction and public infrastructure projects across the Southwest (per campaign)
- Construction project management CEO (per El Paso Matters, February 2026)
- Experience
- Board member, El Paso County Water Improvement District No. 1; appointed 2004 (per candidate)
- Has served on the City of El Paso Plan Commission (per candidate)
- Has served on the International Boundary and Water Commission Citizens Forum (per candidate)
- Democratic primary (March 3, 2026): won over incumbent Commissioner David Stout
- Top priorities
- "I will begin by proposing a freeze on valuations used to determine the property tax rate in El Paso County"
- In a February 2026 El Paso Matters primary Q&A: "I would call for a comprehensive efficiency audit of all county departments to identify redundancies and waste"
- Data centers: no "massive tax abatements" unless they "commit to 100% water recycling/renewable technologies"
- In the same primary Q&A, wanted a real-time "checkbook register" online "where citizens can see exactly how their money is being spent"
- Told KVIA his issues are "economic development, property tax relief and engaging our youth"
- Tidbits
- Property taxes and budget: In a KVIA questionnaire: "I will begin by proposing a freeze on valuations used to determine the property tax rate in El Paso County."
- Growth and infrastructure: In a February 2026 El Paso Matters Q&A: "We need to address aging infrastructure in our established neighborhoods."
- Flooding and drainage: In a February 2026 El Paso Matters Q&A, says his precinct priorities include "prioritizing road rehabilitation, drainage improvements, and park maintenance in Precinct No. 2"
- Public safety: No public statement found
Claims and the record- Controversies: None found in the news coverage we reviewed
- Endorsements
- None found in our research
- Campaign website
- miguel4elpaso.com
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