Jorge Maldonado

MayorJanuary 2023 - January 2027

About

Jorge Maldonado's platform centers on local infrastructure and community improvements, specifically prioritizing the enhancement of city parks, city clean-up initiatives, and advocating for the relocation of Union Pacific railroad tracks away from Nogales.

Campaign promises (2)

infrastructure
Jorge Maldonado has prioritized the improvement of local parks and city clean-up efforts.
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Maldonado has called on Union Pacific to move its railroad tracks away from the city.

At a glance

News mentions: 0

Term ending Jan 1, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 29
Total speaking time: 5:00:44
Avg per meeting: 10:22
Segments: 6256

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Top issues during term (6)(Development)

high↓Jan 2026[8]

Section 8 Housing Voucher Leasing Pause

Federal grant funding supports capital improvements and operational expenses through ongoing 2022-2025 grant allocations totaling nearly $1 million.

high↓Apr 2026[6]

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project Selection

Approximately $440,000 in regional account funding is projected for Nogales.

high↑Sep 2026[5]

port expansion and downtown redevelopment

Local businesses face potential displacement and revenue loss if the federal government moves forward with bulldozing the historic downtown core.

medium↓Jul 2026[2]

CBP Property Access Agreement for TCA-NGL-1083

City receives $5,000 in access compensation.

high↓Mar 2026[1]

Affordable Senior Housing Fee Waivers

Foregoes $100,000 in total municipal fee revenue across two affordable housing projects.

medium↓Jul 2025[0]

passenger rail development

While exact local costs are still up in the air, multi-billion-dollar transit investments like this usually bring a major boost to regional tourism, real estate, and cross-border trade.

Decisions during term (0)

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No decisions found matching Development.

Voting record (0)(Development)

No votes found matching Development.