El Paso County · issues
Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in El Paso County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Domestic Violence Awareness
The El Paso County Domestic Relations Office presented information on how they assist with Office of the Attorney General child support cases, particularly focusing on cases that involve domestic violence indicators.
Water System Rate Increases
The county evaluated proposed water and sewer rate increases for the East Montana system to cover rising wholesale costs from El Paso Water and necessary infrastructure upgrades.
Immigration Policy
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.