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6 • ORDINANCECity of Socorro (El Paso County)
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
Presented in: City of Socorro City Council Regular Meeting on 2026-02-17
Official Roll-Call Vote
Expands Gov't • 6.8/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (6 - 0)
“Motion to approve consider ordinances, zoning adjustments, subdivision plats, and municipal code amendments”
RC
Rudy Cruz Jr.
Mayor (At-Large)
YES
RR
Ruben Reyes
Councilmember, At-Large Place 5 (At-Large Place 5)
YES
CN
Cesar Nevarez
Councilmember, District 1 (District 1)
YES
AG
Alejandro Garcia
Councilmember, District 2 (District 2)
YES
GC
Gina Cordero
Councilmember, District 3 (District 3)
YES
IR
Irene Rojas
Councilmember, District 4 (District 4)
YES
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
City Council public docket item 6 on 2026-02-17
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.8/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).