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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in El Paso County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Food Bank Contract Notice to Cure
The county issued a formal notice to cure to the El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank due to concerns over ARPA grant compliance and workforce development program administration.
Chapter 381 Economic Development Negotiations (Project Potomac)
The court will hold a closed session discussion regarding economic development negotiations for a potential Chapter 381 Agreement with a private business prospect.
Acknowledgment of Human Resources Personnel
The county intends to honor HR professionals for supporting the county workforce through recruitment, benefits, and employee relations.
Purchasing Agent Professional Development
The board received updates from the Purchasing Department regarding ongoing procurement activities and departmental administration.
Employee Compensation, COLAs, and Minimum Wage
Commissioners debated raising cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) from 1.5% to higher tiers, aiming to reach a $16 hourly minimum wage and address pay compression across county staff and attorneys.
Farmworker Rights and Support
The Sin Fronteras Organizing Project advocated for the rights, safety, and fair compensation of agricultural workers in the region.