Commissioner Precinct 1· 2025–2028
Jacqueline Butler
El Paso County
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 55
- Total speaking time
- 8:39:51
- Avg per meeting
- 9:27
- Segments
- 7794
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Top issues during term (20)(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
Legal and administrative costs associated with PUC intervention.
Water System Rate Increases
Proposes a 10% water rate increase and 5% sewer rate increase for fiscal year 2027.
air quality
Expect your tax dollars to shift toward new environmental compliance programs and potential healthcare costs as respiratory issues rise.
Bond Projects Public Dashboard
Utilizes bond funds allocated specifically for public art integration within the San Felipe infrastructure project.
public health alert
Getting sick could mean missing work or paying for unexpected doctor visits, so it's worth checking the list to stay ahead of it.
immigration detention facility
The financial impact is currently undetermined.
federal facility oversight
The project costs $1,795,792.71.
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.
jail inmate death
Taxpayers could end up footing the bill for potential lawsuits and increased state oversight if systemic medical issues are found.
city travel expense disclosure
The change doesn’t directly cost or save money, but it lets taxpayers see how travel dollars are being spent.
holiday designation
The resolution involves the distribution of 250 commemorative coins at no cost to the public.
short-term rental regulation
Expect to see new permit fees and potential tax changes that could shift the cost of running these rentals.
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.
Ethics Commission Appointment
None.
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.
demographic trends
Less tax money coming in means the city has a smaller budget to fix roads, fund parks, and keep services running smoothly.
facility lease
This deal gets the city out of the business of running the building while keeping it open for public use.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Butler personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-31
RECONSIDER ITEM #7E.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-31
Approve and authorize the Office of the County Judge to inherit the Binational Affairs Division and assume oversight and responsibility for its functions, initiatives, programs, and related activities. Ricardo A. Samaniego, County Judge, County Judge's Office, 915-273-3591
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-24
(Postponed 7/27/26, 8/10/26) Receive a presentation, discuss, and provide feedback to the County’s Strategic Plan, Goal 7.2 Facility Benefits Equity Assessment. Sam Trujillo, Interim Chief Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department, 915- 273-3520
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-24
Receive a presentation from the El Paso County 911 District and approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget. Ricardo A. Samaniego, County Judge, County Judge's Office, 915-273-3591
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-24
Receive a presentation, discuss and take appropriate action on the Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 budget and property tax rate for Emergency Service District #1. Carmen Arrieta-Candelaria, Director, Budget and Finance, 915-273-3726
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-24
Discuss and take appropriate action to approve the El Paso County Hospital District d/b/a University Medical Center of El Paso Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Budget in accordance with Texas Health and Safety Code section 281.091(b)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-24
Receive a presentation, discuss and take appropriate action on the Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 budget and property tax rate for Emergency Service District #2. Carmen Arrieta-Candelaria, Director, Budget and Finance, 915-273-3726
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-24
Discuss findings regarding persons necessary in Executive Session. Betsy C. Keller, Chief Administrator, County Administration, 915-273-3600
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-24
Receive a presentation, discuss and take appropriate action on the Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 budget and property tax rate for Emergency Service District #1. Carmen Arrieta-Candelaria, Director, Budget and Finance, 915-273-3726
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-24
Discuss and take appropriate action to consider establishing additional regularly scheduled Special Commissioners Court meetings. Betsy C. Keller, Chief Administrator, County Administration, 915-273-3600
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-24
Discuss findings regarding persons necessary in Executive Session. Betsy C. Keller, Chief Administrator, County Administration, 915-273-3600
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-24
Approve and adopt a resolution recognizing Christian Alvarado for his outstanding achievements in martial arts and soccer, his representation of El Paso on national and internation…
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-24
Approve and adopt a resolution recognizing the Job Corps graduating class of 2026.
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-17
Tornillo Veterans Memorial Funding
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-17
Approve and adopt a resolution recognizing Christian Alvarado for his outstanding achievements in martial arts and soccer, his representation of El Paso on national and international stages, and his commitment to inspiring future generations of athletes in El Paso County, Texas
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-17
BUDGET HEARING- Discuss and take appropriate action on the Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 budget for El Paso County. Carmen Arrieta-Candelaria, Director, Budget and Finance, 915-273-3726
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 3-22026-08-17
BUDGET HEARING- Discuss and take appropriate action on the Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 budget for El Paso County. Carmen Arrieta-Candelaria, Director, Budget and Finance, 915-273-3726
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 4-02026-08-17
Authorize the County Judge to sign an updated Internal Revenue Form SS-10 request to agree to extend the time to assess employment taxes for the tax periods covering January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023. Barbara Parker, County Auditor, County Auditor's Office, 915-273-3262
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-17
OPEN A PUBLIC HEARING.
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-17
Approve and adopt a resolution recognizing the Job Corps graduating class of 2026. Jackie Butler, Commissioner, Precinct 1, 915-273-3594
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (21)
Recorded while Butler was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, § 154.007, copy attached, order all money that otherwise would be deposited in a salary fund created under Texas Local Government Code, §154.042, be deposited in the County's general fund. The…
GRANT AWARD - Approve and authorize the County Judge to accept the electronic award acceptance of the FY26-27 Office of the Attorney General Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant on behalf of the Sheriff's Office from September 1, 2026, to…
Resolution: Fort Bliss Major General Taylor
Approve and authorize the use of County General Funds to temporarily pay for grant-funded personnel and operating expenses in the amount of $762,835.48 from September 1, 2026, through November 30, 2026, or until the pending State grant…
Approve and authorize the transfer of up to $6,000 from GF-GADM-OPS CONTINGENCIES to GF-PWADMIN-CONTR SVC-GENERAL to begin the work to rename the County Annex at 320 S. Campbell after former County Attorney and State Senator Jose R.…
GRANT AWARD - Approve and authorize the County Judge to accept the Texas Veterans Commission FY26 -FY27 General Assistance – Financial Assistance (VSO) award from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027, in the amount of $285,000. No County…
Pursuant to Texas Election Code 3.003, 3.004 and in conjunction with direction given by the Texas Secretary of State, authorize a local order for the General Election on November 3, 2026, for the purpose of electing State, District, County…
Transition ARPA Positions to General Fund
Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign Amendment One to the Community Supervision Cooperative Agreement between the Office of the Attorney General and El Paso County to extend the term of service for two-years through August 31,…
Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign Amendment Two to the Integrated Child Support System Cooperative Agreement between the Office of the Attorney General and El Paso County which extending the term for two-years through August…
Approve and authorize the Early Voting Locations and Election Day Vote Centers for the November 3, 2026, General Election and any resulting runoff, with locations subject to change.
Approve and authorize the transfer of funds in the amount of $68,090.95 from GF-SWIMMING-OP-YMCA-CONTR SVC to GF- SWIMMING-OPS EXPENSES-GEN ($51,561.95) and GF-SWIMMING-MAINT/REP-GENERAL ($16,529) for the purchase of chemicals, supplies…
Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Land Donation Agreement and General Warranty Deed accepting the donation of Lots 15 and 16, Block 1B, Sunland Estates, Unit 40, El Paso County, Texas, consisting of approximately 29,900…
Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign AIA Document A133–2019 Exhibit-A Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment with Banes General Contractors, Inc. for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for the construction of the new Office of the…
Approve budget amendment 31(a) to the El Paso County's 2025-26 Operating Budget. This budgetary amendment is to transfer appropriations in the amount of $6,700.00 within the general fund from the SO Jail Maintenance to the Sheriff Office…
Issuance of General Obligation Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2026
Acceptance of General Public Demand Response Transit Study
Issuance of General Obligation Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2026
Acceptance of General Public Demand Response Transit Study and Service Plan
Approve budget amendment No. 15 to the El Paso County’s 2025-2026 operating budget. This budgetary amendment will increase General Fund by $90,000.00, increase Capital Projects by $3,000,000.00, increase Debt Service by $2,000.00, increase…
Voting record (9)(General)
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