Civil Municipal - Feb 2024

“This is the closest we have ever been to obtaining the presidential permit,” Mayor Perea shares with a sense of anticipation. The project, now officially recognized on the Mexican side, awaits crucial environmental reviews and financial planning on the American side. VISION 2024: PRIORITIZING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY WELL-BEING As Sunland Park strides into 2024, Mayor Perea’s priorities are crystal clear: economic development and enriching community life remain at the forefront of his agenda. His vision is ambitious yet grounded in the realities of the city’s evolving needs and potential. “Economic development and the diversification of our community is key,” he asserts, highlighting the critical need to break away from being solely a bedroom community to El Paso. The objective is to carve a distinct identity for Sunland Park, ensuring sustainability and continued growth. This involves 104 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 5, ISSUE 02