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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in El Paso public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
2026 Public Art Plan Amendments
The council reallocated $225,000 from an unbuilt downtown water wall project to fund cost overruns on existing art installations, a skate park graffiti pilot, and a new District 1 trailhead project.
Museum Strategic Plan and Collections Management
The El Paso Museum of Art secured council approval for its five-year strategic plan, a vital step toward maintaining national museum accreditation and enhancing community arts programs.
Eastside Regional Park (The Beast) Phase 2 Construction
The city is moving forward with an $11.7 million project to build Phase 2 of Eastside Regional Park, adding softball fields, 10 pickleball courts, and other sports amenities to the far east side.