Mayor Renard Johnson promised repeatedly to lower our property tax while campaigning for office.
How has that worked out?
For FY2026, the Mayor presided over an average property tax increase of $83 and then tried to deceive the public by bragging about a lower tax rate (which was more than cancelled out by the increase in property valuations).
For FY2027, the Mayor will preside over an average property tax increase of $105.
Thus, since the Mayor assumed office on January 7, 2025, we have seen the City property tax on the average-valued home increase by $188.
The Mayor is a liar and should resign.
Any questions?
TAX INCREASE FOR FY2026: https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/news/politics/local/2025/08/20/el-paso-city-council-oks-2026-budget-with-lower-rate-higher-tax-bills/85739310007
TAX INCREASE FOR FY2027: https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/news/local/el-paso/2026/06/01/el-paso-property-taxes-to-rise-in-preliminary-city-budget/90296879007