Advisory Committee

Animal Shelter Advisory Committee

The Animal Shelter Advisory Committee (ASAC) provides guidance and advice to all of the animal shelters located within the City of El Paso, and when authorized by an Interlocal Agreement, the County of El Paso or other municipalities located within the County of El Paso. ASAC shall annually prepare and provide written report to the City Council that provides information regarding the performance of the statutorily required duties by the ASAC.

ASAC Strategic Plan – Animal Shelter Advisory Committee 2022-2025 Strategic Plan

Who is part of ASAC?

The ASAC shall consist of 11 regular members. Of these 11 members, at least one shall be a licensed veterinarian, a County or City official, a person whose duties include daily operation of an animal shelter, and a representative from animal welfare organization.

HOW ARE ASAC MEMBERS APPOINTED?
Mayor shall nominate 3 members and each City Council representative shall nominate 1 member to the ASAC. The members are to serve a four-year term.

WHEN ARE ASAC MEETINGS HELD?
Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month. All meetings are held virtually at this time.

UPCOMING MEETINGS
Wednesday, February 8 at 6 pm held virtually via Microsoft Teams. For more information, visit Meetings & Agendas.

ASAC Members

BARBARA M. CANDELARIA Appointed by District 6 Term ends 6/22/2018	CELESTE VARELA Appointed by District 2 Term ends 6/26/2025
GINA GAGAEN Appointed by District 7 Term ends 8/16/2021	VACANT Appointed by District 4 Term ends 6/26/2023
SANDRA DIFRANCESCO Appointed by District 3 Term ends 6/28/2025	VACANT Appointed by Mayor Term ends 6/23/2025
KAREN POLANCO Appointed by District 5 Term ends 6/26/2023	ELVIRA FRIAS Appointed by District 8 Term ends 6/27/2022
CHRIS CANALES Appointed by Mayor Term ends 6/24/2025	REGINA WAGNER Appointed by District 1 Term ends 6/27/2023
DR. PATRICIA RILEY Appointed by Mayor Term ends 6/24/2024

To view past meeting minutes and agendas, visit the
Boards and Commissions’ page.