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El Paso is looking at a budget hike, and it’s almost entirely due to new public safety contracts. City and county leaders are currently hashing out the final numbers, so expect some heated debates over where that extra cash is coming from.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 6 mentions in the last 30 days, 6 the 60 before.
The budget amendment maintains the current $669.3 million operating budget.
County residents who rely on efficient government services and facilities.
Taxpayers are the ones footing the bill, and other city departments might see their funding get squeezed to make room for these raises.
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The board approved the budget for the Purchasing-Logistics Department for the 2027 fiscal year. This ensures the department has the funding needed to operate, with built-in flexibility for salary changes.
Anticipated county, city budget increases largely driven by public safety contracts El Paso Matters