Iliana Holguin

school district budget crisis

You might see your property taxes shift or school services get slashed to cover the district's massive debt.

Property Tax Rate Ceiling

The proposed rate of $0.504717 per $100 valuation serves as a maximum limit for the upcoming fiscal year.

election and tax rates

Depending on how you vote, you could see a noticeable change in your annual property tax bill.

property tax exemption

You could see a noticeable drop in your annual property tax bill depending on your home's valuation.

Property Tax Rate Ceiling

The proposed rate of $0.504717 per $100 valuation serves as a maximum limit for the upcoming fiscal year.

government transparency and budget adoption

The plan will directly influence the allocation of funds for the FY26 and FY27 county budgets.

municipal bond funding

You’ll likely see this reflected in your property taxes, though the city argues it’s a smarter way to fund projects than paying higher interest later.

Sheriff's Office Budget Deficit

A projected deficit of approximately $2.5 million is anticipated by the end of the fiscal year.

municipal taxation and fees

The city is now facing a major budget shortfall and may have to refund millions in collected fees.

Sheriff's Office Personnel Policy Updates

The policy aims to unlock development potential in areas currently lacking infrastructure.

opioid settlement fund management

The court approved the allocation of over $160,000 in settlement funds.

property tax assessment

You'll likely see a slightly higher property tax bill this year due to these increased valuations.

property tax relief

Your tax bill likely stayed higher than you anticipated because the state's relief measures were offset by rising property valuations.

property tax analysis

Understanding these numbers is the first step to knowing if you're overpaying or if your tax dollars are actually being put to good use.

property tax administration

It doesn't change your bill, but it gives you the intel to spot exactly which local agencies are driving up your costs.

APPROVE THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING, CAPITAL AND DEBT SERVICE BUDGETS FOR THE EL PASO COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT.

APPROVE THE FY2027 BUDGET AND TAX RATE FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 2 (ESD 2) WHICH IS COMPOSED OF THE FOLLOWING: A TAX RATE OF $0.090398 WHICH IS MADE UP OF AN I&S OF $0.028740 AND AN M&O OF $

APPROVE THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING, CAPITAL AND DEBT SERVICE BUDGETS FOR THE EL PASO COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT.

APPROVE THE FY2027 BUDGET AND TAX RATE FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 1 (ESD 1) WHICH IS COMPOSED OF THE FOLLOWING: A TAX RATE OF $0.100000 WHICH IS MADE UP OF AN M&O OF $0.057611 AND AN I&S OF $

APPROVE THE COUNTY OF EL PASO 911 DISTRICT FY2027 PROPOSED BUDGET.

APPROVE THE FY2027 BUDGET AND TAX RATE FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 2 (ESD 2) WHICH IS COMPOSED OF THE FOLLOWING: A TAX RATE OF $0.090398 WHICH IS MADE UP OF AN I&S OF $0.028740 AND AN M&O OF $

APPROVE THE FY2027 BUDGET AND TAX RATE FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 1 (ESD 1) WHICH IS COMPOSED OF THE FOLLOWING: A TAX RATE OF $0.100000 WHICH IS MADE UP OF AN M&O OF $0.057611 AND AN I&S OF $

APPROVE THE FY2027 BUDGET AND TAX RATE FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 2 (ESD 2) WHICH IS COMPOSED OF THE FOLLOWING: A TAX RATE OF $0.090398 WHICH IS MADE UP OF AN I&S OF $0.028740 AND AN M&O OF $

APPROVE SHIFTING $2.4 MILLION FROM THE ECONOMIC IMPACT FUND TO CIP (ASSIGNED FUND BALANCE), TO BE INCLUDED IN THE PROPOSED 2027 BUDGET FOR THE COMMISSIONER'S COURT CONSIDERATION. – REDUCE THE ECONOMIC

APPROVE THE SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET FOR SIGNAGE FOR PUBLIC WORKS ($25,000), TO BE INCLUDED IN THE PROPOSED 2027 BUDGET FOR THE COMMISSIONER'S COURT CONSIDERATION.

APPROVE ITEM 3 – DISTRICT CLERK - APPROVE REDUCTION OF JUROR FEES LINE ITEM AND INCREASE THE OPS CONTINGENCIES LINE ITEM BY $133,502, TO BE INCLUDED IN THE PROPOSED 2027 BUDGET FOR THE COMMISSIONER'S

APPROVE THE SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET FOR SIGNAGE FOR PUBLIC WORKS ($25,000), TO BE INCLUDED IN THE PROPOSED 2027 BUDGET FOR THE COMMISSIONER'S COURT CONSIDERATION.

APPROVE SHIFTING $2.4 MILLION FROM THE ECONOMIC IMPACT FUND TO CIP (ASSIGNED FUND BALANCE), TO BE INCLUDED IN THE PROPOSED 2027 BUDGET FOR THE COMMISSIONER'S COURT CONSIDERATION. – REDUCE THE ECONOMIC

APPROVE ITEM 3 – DISTRICT CLERK – APPROVE REDUCTION OF JUROR FEES LINE ITEM AND INCREASE THE OPS CONTINGENCIES LINE ITEM BY $133,502, TO BE INCLUDED IN THE PROPOSED 2027 BUDGET FOR THE COMMISSIONER'S

APPROVE ITEM 7B – FOR THE PROPOSED FY27 BUDGET A 4% COLA FOR AGRILIFE EXTENSION POSITIONS EFFECTIVE THE PAY PERIOD BEGINNING JANUARY 3, 2027.

APPROVE ITEM 4 – SHERIFF'S OFFICE – APPROVE THE REDUCTION OF $3,209,846 ACROSS THE SO OVERTIME LINE ITEMS AND INCREASE OPS CONTINGENCIES BY $3,209,846, TO BE INCLUDED IN THE PROPOSED 2027 BUDGET FOR T

APPROVE ITEM 8 – FOR THE PROPOSED FY27 BUDGET A PAYMENT OPTION (1% FLAT-RATE COLA) FOR THE RETIREE COLA PAYMENT AS DIRECTED BY THE COURT.

APPROVE ITEM 6 – APPROVE THE JPD BUDGET AS APPROVED BY THE JPD BOARD ON JULY 16, 2026, AND ADD THREE NEW POSITIONS TO JPD OR SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SECURITY POSITIONS TO ADDRESS THE SE

APPROVE ITEM 7 – FOR THE PROPOSED FY27 BUDGET A COLA AND A STEP INCREASE AS DIRECTED BY THE COURT, OPTION E (3.25% COLA+STEP), FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES ON A STEP PLAN EFFECTIVE THE PAY PERIOD BEGINNING

APPROVE ITEM 10 – TO EXCLUDE THE COUNTY ATTORNEY FROM THE APPROVED 4% COLA FOR COUNTY ELECTED OFFICIALS FROM THE PROPOSED FY2027 BUDGET AND UPDATE THE CORRESPONDING PUBLICATION. – ORIGINALLY APPROVED

APPROVE FY27 STAFFING CHANGES AS A RESULT OF 2% BUDGET REDUCTION, TO BE INCLUDED IN THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE COMMISSIONER'S COURT CONSIDERATION: HOLD FIVE (5) POSITIONS VACANT FOR FY27 REDUCE STAFF

APPROVE THE INCREASE OF THE COUNTY’S MILEAGE RATES TO MATCH THE IRS STANDARD RATE, WHICH IS $0.76, TO BE INCLUDED IN THE PROPOSED 2027 BUDGET FOR THE COMMISSIONER'S COURT CONSIDERATION.

APPROVE THREE POSITIONS (CIT) TO TRANSITION FROM ARPA TO GENERAL FUND UPON EXHAUSTION OF ARPA FUNDING, TO BE INCLUDED IN THE PROPOSED 2027 BUDGET FOR THE COMMISSIONER'S COURT CONSIDERATION: 2) DEPUTY

APPROVE FY27 STAFFING CHANGES AS A RESULT OF 2% BUDGET REDUCTION, TO BE INCLUDED IN THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE COMMISSIONER'S COURT CONSIDERATION: HOLD FIVE (5) POSITIONS VACANT FOR FY27 REDUCE STAFF

APPROVE THREE POSITIONS (CIT) TO TRANSITION FROM ARPA TO GENERAL FUND UPON EXHAUSTION OF ARPA FUNDING, TO BE INCLUDED IN THE PROPOSED 2027 BUDGET FOR THE COMMISSIONER'S COURT CONSIDERATION: 2) DEPUTY

APPROVE THE INCREASE OF THE COUNTY'S MILEAGE RATES TO MATCH THE IRS STANDARD RATE, WHICH IS $0.76, TO BE INCLUDED IN THE PROPOSED 2027 BUDGET FOR THE COMMISSIONER'S COURT CONSIDERATION.

APPROVE budget amendment No.34(a) to the El Paso County's 2025-2026 operating budget.

APPROVE budget amendment No.30(a) to the El Paso County's 2025-2026 operating budget.

Approve budget amendment No. 26(a) to the El Paso County's 2025-26 Operating Budget. This budgetary amendment is to transfer appropriations within the SO Jail Annex in the amount of $6,569.00 within t

Approve budget amendment No. 26(a) to the El Paso County's 2025-26 Operating Budget. This budgetary amendment is to transfer appropriations within the SO Jail Annex in the amount of $6,569.00 within t

Approve budget amendment No. 23(a) to the El Paso County's 2025-26 Operating Budget. This budgetary amendment is to transfer appropriations in the amount of $6,875.00 within the general fund to cover

APPROVE THE ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA, ITEMS #4G AND #4I WERE PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY THE BUDGET AND FINANCE DEPARTMENT, AND ITEMS #4E AND #4X WERE PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY JUDGE SAMANIEGO.

APPROVE THE ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA, ITEMS #4G AND #4I WERE PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY THE BUDGET AND FINANCE DEPARTMENT, AND ITEMS #4E AND #4X WERE PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY JUDGE SAMANIEGO.

AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY JUGE TO SIGN THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AGREED TO BY THE PARTIES, COUNTY ATTORNEY 0167-24-LD, AND FURTHER AUTHORIZE BUDGET AND FINANCE TO PAY THE SETTLEMENT WITH ALLOCATED FUNDS AS

APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE REVISIONS OF THE EL PASO COUNTY BUDGET AND FINANCE POLICIES OF THE BUDGET AND FINANCE DEPARTMENT EFFECTIVE JANUARY 26, 2026, AND FURTHER APPROVE AND ADOPT THE CORRESPONDING O

APPROVE AND CONFIRM THE INDIVIDUAL PROJECT ACCOUNTS AND BUDGETS PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED AND ESTABLISHED FOR THE 2024 GENERAL OBLIGATION (GO) BOND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, AND TO AUTHORIZE ASSOCIATED BU

APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE REVISIONS OF THE EL PASO COUNTY BUDGET AND FINANCE POLICIES OF THE BUDGET AND FINANCE DEPARTMENT EFFECTIVE JANUARY 26, 2026, AND FURTHER APPROVE AND ADOPT THE CORRESPONDING O

APPROVE AND CONFIRM THE INDIVIDUAL PROJECT ACCOUNTS AND BUDGETS PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED AND ESTABLISHED FOR THE 2024 GENERAL OBLIGATION (GO) BOND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, AND TO AUTHORIZE ASSOCIATED BU