CITY AUDITOR RELEASES RESIGNATION LETTER
Yesterday we reported that Chief Internal Auditor Edmundo Calderon is resigning, with his last day of work scheduled for October 10. The El Paso Taxpayer Revolt has now obtained his…
IS THE CITY PLANNING TO USE EMINENT DOMAIN TO EXPAND THE CONVENTION CENTER?
We broke the news on March 4 that the City is planning a major expansion of the Convention Center south of San Antonio Avenue, up to the edge of Overland…
IS THE KFOX14 “DEBT PLAZA” POLL FLAWED?
As we previously reported, KFOX14 conducted an unscientific online poll on the “Debt Plaza” to determine what percentage of El Pasoans support the $412 million project. The poll spanned the…
CITY PROCLAIMS JULY 8 “EL PASO MATTERS DAY,” PRAISES MOORE AND HIS TEAM
Six minutes into the City Council meeting this past Tuesday, Rep. Josh Acevedo read an official proclamation establishing July 8, 2025 as “El Paso Matters Day.” The text of the…
CITY BUDGET FOR FY 2026 INCLUDES 6.5% PROPERTY TAX INCREASE!
City Manager Dionne Mack and CFO Robert Cortinas presented their preliminary budget for FY 2026 and it comes with a 6.5% property tax increase. That works out to $1,701 for…
KFOX14 SHOCK POLL SHOWS 71% AGAINST DECK PLAZA
Yesterday afternoon KFOX14 launched a poll asking El Pasoans whether they are for or against building a Deck Plaza over Interstate 10. In less than 24 hours, 71% of 759…
COUNTY VOTES 3-2 TO ALLOCATE $1M FOR DECK PLAZA DESIGN, BUTLER BLINKS
In November 2022, City Council voted to hire Stantec Consulting Services at a cost of $1,321,785 to conduct a feasibility study for the construction of a downtown deck plaza over…
UPPER CITY ADMINISTRATORS GET SALARY INCREASES UP TO 42%
Dionne Mack began her position as City Manager on September 3, 2024. Within a short time, she approved raises for 37 deputy city managers and department heads totaling $925,366, with…
EPCC EMPLOYEE SALARIES – JUNE 2025
El Paso Community College (EPCC) is one of the five local entities that tax our properties. It was established by the voters of El Paso County in 1969. The Texas…
CITY COUNCIL MAY RAID THE FUND BALANCE FOR THE DECK PLAZA!
On April 15, Karina Brasgalla from Economic and International Development made a presentation to City Council recommending a contribution of $35 million toward the construction of a Deck Plaza over…