City District 1 and 5 Election Results for 2011

Posted by El Paso News on June 13, 2011 Comments Off

Last Saturday, June 11, 2011 city voters in District 1 and 5 went out to vote for their representatives in a run off because a clear victor was not able to muster enough votes in these two districts in the May elections.

District 1 had an incumbent defending her ability to lead the district for another term. District 5, on the other hand, had new faces looking to occupy the seat.

The following is the results of votes cast in both election sessions, according to the County’s elections department.

On May 26, 2011, 3.35% of the eligible electorate participated and the results were as follows.

Early Voting for May 26, 2011

District 1:
TIM BESCO (186) – 8.33%
ANN MORGAN LILLY (873) – 39.08%
RICHARD SCHECTER (136) – 6.09%
LYDA NESS GARCIA (438) – 19.61%
MANNY HINOJOSA (306) – 13.70%
THERESA A. WARE-ASBU (184) – 8.24%
ABE PEINADO (111) – 4.97%
There were 56 under votes in District 1.

District 5:
M. MAYELA MEJIA (452) – 32.71%
PHILLIP G. GARCIA (33) – 2.39%
MICHIEL MIKE NOE (548) – 39.65%
GEORGE ATKINS (81) – 5.86%
SONIA BROWN (268) – 19.39%
There were 41 under votes in District 5.

Election Day for May 26, 2011: (4.14% of eligible voters participated)

District 1:
TIM BESCO (216) – 8.59%
ANN MORGAN LILLY (940) – 37.38%
RICHARD SCHECTER (138) – 5.49%
LYDA NESS GARCIA (576) – 22.90%
MANNY HINOJOSA (299) – 11.89%
THERESA A. WARE-ASBU (204) – 8.11%
ABE PEINADO (142) – 5.65%
There were 58 under votes in this session for District 1.

District 5:
M. MAYELA MEJIA (547) – 30.75%
PHILLIP G. GARCIA (35) – 1.97%
MICHIEL MIKE NOE (748) – 42.05%
GEORGE ATKINS (111) – 6.24%
SONIA BROWN (338) – 19.00%
There were 25 under votes for District 5 in this session.

Combined results for the May 26, 2011 results: (7.48% of the eligible electorate cast a vote)

District 1:
TIM BESCO (402) – 8.46%
ANN MORGAN LILLY (1,813) – 38.18%
RICHARD SCHECTER (274) – 5.77%
LYDA NESS GARCIA (1,014) – 21.35%
MANNY HINOJOSA (605) – 12.74%
THERESA A. WARE-ASBU (388) – 8.17%
ABE PEINADO (253) – 5.33%
There were 114 under votes in District 1.

District 5:
M. MAYELA MEJIA (999) – 31.60%
PHILLIP G. GARCIA (68) – 2.15%
MICHIEL MIKE NOE (1,296) – 41.00%
GEORGE ATKINS (192) – 6.07%
SONIA BROWN (606) – 19.17%
There were 66 under votes in District 5.

Run-off Election, June 11, 2011 (2.89% of the eligible electorate participated)

Early Election Results:

District 1:
LYDA NESS GARCIA (775) – 44.57%
ANN MORGAN LILLY (964) – 55.43%
There were 7 under votes in this session.

District 5:
M. MAYELA MEJIA (409) – 41.91%
MICHIEL (MIKE) NOE (567) – 58.09%

Election Day Results: (3.16% of the eligible voters participated)

District 1:
LYDA NESS GARCIA (792) – 44.64%
ANN MORGAN LILLY (982) – 55.36%
There were 7 under votes in that session.

District 5:
M. MAYELA MEJIA (457) – 38.31%
MICHIEL (MIKE) NOE (736) – 61.69%
There were 5 under votes in that session.

Combined results for the run-off election for June 11, 2011: (6.04% of eligible voters cast a vote)

District 1:
LYDA NESS GARCIA (1,567) – 44.61%
ANN MORGAN LILLY (1,946) – 55.39%
There were 14 under votes.

District 5:
M. MAYELA MEJIA (866) – 39.93%
MICHIEL (MIKE) NOE (1,303) – 60.07%
There were 5 under votes.


El Paso News Organization to offer $50 stipends for published work

Posted by El Paso News on May 16, 2011 1 comment

The El Paso News Organization is dedicated to becoming the alternative news vehicle for El Paso and the surrounding area. As we strive to reach that goal we are looking for writers interested in writing news items, investigative reports or analysis and commentary on the issues facing our community.

For anyone interested in getting published here is your opportunity to write and get spending money at the same time. Any news or commentary article we select for publication will earn you a $50 dollar stipend. In order to be considered for publication your article needs to be topical and related to El Paso and its surrounding areas including Cd. Juárez.

All articles will be published in your name with the exception of those articles submitted about the Cd. Juárez violence or other sensitive topics for which you ask that a “pen name” be used. Each of those pieces will be considered on a case by case basis.

All articles must be original and must not have been published anywhere else before. All news pieces must include verifiable background information with opposing viewpoints given equal treatment. Position papers or news analysis will be accepted but those must have a thesis articulated through well thought-out analysis without resorting to attacking an individual or an organization. All topics will be considered.

There is no limit to the amount of articles you can submit for consideration.

To get started, simply register online. After you have activated your account; go to the Contact Us page and submit your request to the Publisher. Make sure you select “publisher” in the department drop down menu. Be sure to include your user name. When we have evaluated your request, an email will be sent you, asking you to submit an IRS W-9 form to us.

After you receive your welcome email, start writing and submit your article via the control panel. When we select your article for publication we will send you your check on the Friday after your article is published.

That’s it, write as many times as you want and earn some spending money while you do it.


Arditti not guilty on all counts

Posted by El Paso News on May 11, 2011 2 comments

The jury in the Arditti case has reached a not guitly verdict on all counts. Stay tuned for more details later today.


Defense rests, does not call witness

Posted by El Paso News on May 10, 2011 1 comment

The defense in the Regina Arditti case rested this afternoon without calling a witness.


In the news this week: May 2, 2011

Posted by El Paso News on May 2, 2011 1 comment

Today, the State of Texas versus Regina Arditti trial starts. The El Paso News Organization will cover the trial from the beginning until the verdict is read. Stay tuned for regular updates from Sonny Lopez.

Also, early voting starts for city and school elections. Exercise your right to vote and make your voice heard!


Please welcome Sonny Lopez

Posted by El Paso News on April 28, 2011 Comments Off

Please help us welcome Sonny Lopez to the El Paso News Organization!


Arditti defense files court motion asking for impartiality: El Paso News to cover

Posted by El Paso News on April 25, 2011 Comments Off

The El Paso News Organization (elpasonews.org) will be covering the Judge Arditti trial from opening statements until the verdict is read. Our reporter will be providing quick updates throughout the day and complete in-depth coverage at the end of each day.

The trial is scheduled to begin on Monday, May 2, 2011. Don’t forget to check back frequently for updates.

On Thursday, April 21, 2011, Arditti’s defense attorneys filed a motion asking that the judge in the case remain impartial throughout the hearings. The motion asks the judge to:

“to not rule on any defense motions unless said motions are fully read, understood, studied and carefully considered”,

“set aside the adequate and appropriate amount of time necessary to preside over this case and to give this case the full attention it deserves”,

“to not rush and/or hurry along the defense during the trial of this case but to allow the defense adequate and appropriate time to try this case and to defend their client”,

As of press time the judge has not ruled on the motion. Stay tuned to the El Paso News for full coverage of the case.

Read the Motion: TX vs Arditti Motion April 21, 2011


News alert: Jones & Sanchez Guilty!

Posted by El Paso News on April 20, 2011 Comments Off

Dena Richardson of KFOX TV just reported on her Twitter account that Luther Jones and Gilbert Sanchez have been found guilty of all charges and remanded to jail.


Welcome!

Posted by El Paso News on April 6, 2011 Comments Off

We launch on April 15, 2011! Tell your friends! Don’t forget to check back with us.