Adolfo Lopez (Texas)
Adolfo Lopez was a candidate for District 8 representative on the El Paso City Council in Texas. He was defeated in the special election on June 10, 2017.
Lopez was also a 2016 Democratic candidate for District 77 of the Texas House of Representatives.
Biography
Lopez earned an undergraduate degree in political science and philosophy from St. Mary's University, an M.B.A. from the University of Texas at El Paso, and a J.D. from the Seattle University School of Law. His professional experience includes work for the Dallas County District Attorney's Office and as the owner of his own law practice.[1]
Campaign themes
2017
In a NewsChannel9 candidate forum, Lopez said he supported building an arena in downtown El Paso. He said he had not yet reached a conclusion about a proposed mixed-use development project on Shadow Mountain Drive in West El Paso, noting, "Just as I approached the arena, I would want to make sure it's feasible and bettering the city."[2]
2016
Lopez's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Endorsements
2017
Lopez received endorsements from the following in 2017:[5]
- El Paso Times
2016
Lopez received endorsements from the following in 2016:[6]
- El Paso County Sheriff's Officers Association
- El Paso Fire Fighters IAFF Local 51
- El Paso Medical Society PAC
- El Paso Municipal Police Officers Association
- Medical Defense PAC
- Paso Del Norte Tejano Democrats
- Texas Association of Builders
- Texas Dental Association PAC
- Texas Restaurant Association
- TEXPAC
- Texas Rep. Marisa Marquez
- El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser
Recent news
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See also
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External links
- City of El Paso
- Campaign website
- Social media
Footnotes
- ↑ Adolfo Lopez, "About Adolfo Lopez," accessed May 25, 2017
- ↑ El Paso Proud, "District 8 Forum Recap," May 17, 2017
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Adolfo Lopez, "Main page," accessed February 24, 2016
- ↑ El Paso Times, "Council, School Board Picks: Editorial," May 26, 2017
- ↑ Facebook, "Carlos Rivera on March 1, 2016," accessed May 25, 2017
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