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El Paso County · issues
Topics getting the most attention in El Paso County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
El Paso Water is pushing for a 12% rate hike, which means you'll be paying more for your monthly utility bill soon. It’s a significant jump that will definitely be noticeable when you check your bank account.
El Paso is dragging its feet on releasing police lawsuit records, even after the state Attorney General told them to hand them over. It’s a bad look that makes you wonder what exactly the city is trying to keep under wraps regarding officer conduct.
El Paso is swapping César Chávez Day for a new 'Community & Labor Heritage Day' on the city calendar. It’s a move to broaden the focus of the holiday to cover a wider range of local labor history and community milestones.
El Paso’s health officials are struggling to get ICE to share data on illnesses inside local detention centers. This lack of transparency makes it way harder for our doctors to stop potential outbreaks before they spread to the rest of the community.
El Paso is shrinking faster than any other city in Texas, and that’s a big deal for our local budget and city services. With fewer people paying into the system, we might see cuts to the projects and amenities we rely on every day.
El Paso’s recent measles scare showed that federal agencies and local hospitals aren't talking to each other well enough. This communication gap delayed our response, putting the whole community at risk longer than we should have been.
El Paso County is experimenting with new land reclamation techniques in the Horizon area to clear the way for future housing or public spaces. It’s a major move to see how the county plans to handle our rapid growth and limited space.
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.
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