Commissioner Precinct 1
Jackie Butler
El Paso County
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At a glance
- News mentions
- 0
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 3
- Total speaking time
- 1:25
- Avg per meeting
- 0:28
- Segments
- 14
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Top issues during term (20)
emergency weather response
You might lose a few hours of work or have to pay for last-minute childcare if schools close unexpectedly.
Infrastructure, Subdivisions, and County Facilities
Approximately $1.7 million reallocated from existing bond savings.
immigration policy
The grant provides nearly $5 million in state funding with no required county match.
County Budget and Grant Funding Adjustments
Staffing reductions yield budget expense reductions of $243,325 and $430,866 for FY27.
election campaign
Campaign spending and potential shifts in county budget priorities could influence how your tax dollars are allocated in the coming years.
Meta El Paso Data Center Negotiations
Significant long-term economic development incentives and tax arrangements associated with the data center project.
Domestic Violence Awareness
The new East Campus project involves a $47 million construction budget.
Strategic Leadership and Governance Planning
Directly shapes the allocation of county resources and the upcoming fiscal year budgets.
Montana Vista Transmission Line Concerns
Unknown impact on property values.
Flood Damage Prevention Order Update
Potential long-term savings by ensuring developers pay for infrastructure upgrades.
Horizon City Regional Sports Park TIRZ Agreement
Directs future tax increments from Expansion Area A-1 toward construction financing for the Horizon City regional sports park.
election logistics
Staying informed saves you gas money and the frustration of driving to a closed or incorrect location.
Veteran Support and Advocacy
Administrative and promotional funding is transitioned from communications to the Veterans Assistance Office budget.
90th Texas Legislative Session Agenda
Aims to secure increased state appropriations and protect local revenues from unfunded mandates.
school board governance
With the district in a financial hole, having fewer people to oversee the budget could lead to even worse spending decisions.
immigration detention facility
The financial impact is currently undetermined.
Animal Welfare Partnership
The fiscal impact of the proposed MOU was not finalized during the meeting.
Pickleball Court Expansion
Players are asking for funds currently earmarked for tennis courts to be reallocated to build 12-14 dedicated pickleball courts.
Ascarate Golf Course Maintenance
The project is currently working within a $6.1 million allocation for lake renovations, but residents argue that preservation is more cost-effective than demolition and new construction.
federal immigration facility contract
Changes to the contract could shift how much federal money flows into our local economy or how much strain is placed on our city's public services.
Decisions during term (1241)
Recorded while Butler was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.