Liza Montiel
About
Liza Montiel's campaign platform centers on improving the community through increased collaboration among local leaders and a strong focus on driving economic development in Nogales.
Campaign promises (1)
- developmentLiza Montiel campaigned on fostering collaboration and focusing on economic development for Nogales.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 3
- Total speaking time
- 1:09
- Avg per meeting
- 0:23
- Segments
- 11
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Top issues during term (20)
Employee Benefit Trust Financial Performance & Audit
Administrative fees will increase from $20 to $29 per employee per month starting in January.
City Manager Recruitment
Recruitment firm fees and future executive compensation will impact the city's administrative budget.
Nogales Wash Flood Damage and Long-Term Mitigation
Involves multi-million dollar federal and local grant allocations for regional flood control.
Mexican Baseball Fiesta Funding Request
Saves taxpayer dollars by rejecting thousands in hotel and meal expenses, limiting city costs to roughly $4,000 to $5,000 in departmental labor and field maintenance.
Delegation of Routine Liquor License Approvals
Reduces administrative and staffing costs associated with convening special council meetings.
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.
Home Rule Expenditure Limitation Renewal
Allows the city to spend locally generated revenues without state-imposed budget freezes.
Public Safety Operations Center (PSOC) Remodel
Fiber network extension costs $732,858 and the backup generator costs $149,800.50, funded through DEMA and DPS grants rather than the General Fund.
FY 2026-2027 Tentative Budget and Reserve Deficit
Governs the allocation of the city's annual operating funds and enterprise fund budgets.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project Selection
Approximately $440,000 in regional account funding is projected for Nogales.
ADOT Equipment Procurement (Water Truck and Street Sweeper)
Total equipment costs of approximately $180,017 for the water truck and $453,830 for the street sweeper, offset by federal grant reimbursements minus a 6% local match.
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.
wastewater management
Fixing or upgrading the plant won't be cheap, and taxpayers or utility customers on both sides of the border could end up footing the bill.
election administration
Potential costs could rise if the city is forced to audit its systems, upgrade tracking software, or fund special remedial measures to restore voter trust.
Water Fund Solvency and Proposed Rate Increase
Involves a loan of up to $10 million paired with an $8 million matching grant.
City-County Library IGA and Facility Usage
Maintains shared operational funding and service delivery models between the city and county.
City Management and Administrative Leadership
Impacts administrative payroll and potential severance obligations under the city manager's contract.
Nogales International Film Fest In-Kind Support
In-kind municipal support with an unspecified monetary value.
Youth Fire Safety Summer Camp
$2,500 funded through a South32 Community Investment Grant.
CBP Property Access Agreement for TCA-NGL-1083
City receives $5,000 in access compensation.
Decisions during term (195)
Recorded while Montiel was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
In-Kind Support for POW/MIA Event
Authorization of Mayor's Official Travel
Mexican Baseball Fiesta In-Kind Support
Special Event Liquor License No. 2026-18
Special Event Liquor License No. 2026-19
Approval of Audit Proposal from Heinfeld Meech
ADJOURNMENT
In-Kind Support for Sacred Heart Novena Procession
Co-Sponsorship of the 14th Annual Nogales Bicycle Classic
In-Kind Support for Border Fashion Week Fashion Show
Approval of Special Event Liquor License No. 2026-17
Order No. 2026-09-044: Lease Agreement with Santa Cruz Council On Aging
Order No. 2026-09-045: Police Department Metro Fiber Network Extension
Order No. 2026-09-046: Police Department 350KW Diesel Standby Generator
Order No. 2026-09-047: Library IGA for Ignite Early Literacy Project
Ratification of Finance Director Appointment
Adjournment
Adoption of Local Emergency Declaration for July 2026 Monsoon Crisis
Approval of Order No. 2026-08-041: HIDTA Grant Agreement
Approval of Order No. 2026-08-042: Purchase of Police Vehicles
Voting record (46)
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Co-Sponsorship of the 14th Annual Nogales Bicycle Classic
Declared a conflict of interest as a board member of Circles of Peace.