El Paso County · issues
Topics getting the most attention in El Paso County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
El Paso County is opening four cooling centers from mid-June through mid-August to help residents escape the dangerous summer heat. It’s a free, easy way to stay safe if your AC goes out or you just need a break from the triple-digit temperatures.
El Paso County just finalized a massive $635.6 million budget, while the city is finally releasing public records after a legal fight with the Attorney General. It’s a major turning point for local accountability and keeping tabs on where your tax money actually goes.
El Paso County is pushing ahead with plans for a new jail, which means your tax dollars are about to be tied up in a major construction project. Officials are currently balancing the need for updated public safety infrastructure against the reality of tight budget constraints.
El Paso City Council is moving forward with a tax break for Meta’s new data center, ignoring hours of public outcry. The project is officially a go, meaning the massive facility will be built as originally planned.
City officials are facing heat for allegedly fudging the numbers on the new budget and senior tax breaks. It’s a messy situation that could directly affect how much you pay in property taxes this year.
El Paso is finally moving ahead with the downtown deck park, dropping $750,000 to turn a concrete stretch into a legit green space. It’s a major step toward making the city center more walkable and less of a heat island.
The county is preparing its list of priorities to present to state lawmakers. This will shape how the county advocates for funding and policy changes at the state level.
El Paso is turning into a major hub for federal migrant detention, which is going to put a serious strain on our city's infrastructure and public services. We need to watch how the city handles this coordination, as it could change how our local tax dollars and resources are prioritized.
El Paso is moving forward with the I-10 deck plaza, a plan to cap the highway with a park or community space. It’s a major step toward reconnecting neighborhoods that were split by the interstate years ago.
El Paso County is debating a new ICE detention center in Socorro, but local leaders are worried it’ll drain our water supply and overwhelm emergency services. Even with a smaller design, the project is facing major pushback over whether our infrastructure can actually handle it.
A new federal report just exposed millions in wasted tax dollars and serious mismanagement at the East Montana ICE center. It’s a major red flag for a facility that’s already been struggling with safety and health issues right here in our community.