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 (19)(General)
immigration policy
The grant provides nearly $5 million in state funding with no required county match.
Domestic Violence Awareness
The new East Campus project involves a $47 million construction budget.
Montana Vista Transmission Line Concerns
Unknown impact on property values.
immigration detention facility
The financial impact is currently undetermined.
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.
public health outbreak
Expect potential spikes in public health spending for containment efforts and vaccine distribution if the outbreak continues to grow.
federal facility oversight
The project costs $1,795,792.71.
demographic trends
Less tax money coming in means the city has a smaller budget to fix roads, fund parks, and keep services running smoothly.
zoning violation
The bookstore is losing daily walk-in sales, while other local small businesses worry they could be next in line for costly code enforcement.
short-term rental regulation
Expect to see new permit fees and potential tax changes that could shift the cost of running these rentals.
holiday designation
The resolution involves the distribution of 250 commemorative coins at no cost to the public.
public health oversight
If an outbreak hits the city, we’re looking at massive, avoidable costs for emergency medical services and local hospital resources.
public health policy
Slow responses lead to longer outbreaks, which end up costing the city and local hospitals way more in emergency containment and treatment.
federal detention facility expansion
This project injects $123 million in federal spending into the local economy, though it raises questions about the long-term strain on city infrastructure and services.
Bond Projects Public Dashboard
Tracking and transparency for voter-approved bond funds.
facility lease
This deal gets the city out of the business of running the building while keeping it open for public use.
anti-litter campaign
It could save the city money on cleanup costs down the road, while hitting rule-breakers with hefty fines.
land reclamation
This could boost the local economy by unlocking valuable real estate for new homes and businesses.
public comment policy
It doesn't cost you a dime to speak, but knowing the rules saves you the frustration of wasting a trip to City Hall.
Decisions during term (20)
Recorded while Butler was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.