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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in El Paso public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
KKK-costume incident response
The mayor condemned teens dressed as KKK members in a viral video, and the NAACP president called for action in schools, saying the community is hurt and demanding district engagement.
Vision Zero safety initiatives
A new Donor Charm partnership will offer Uber vouchers to impaired bar patrons in a District 5 pilot, part of the city's broader DWI prevention strategy.
Downtown building safety
After a pedestrian was hurt by falling debris, council is pushing inspections of tall downtown buildings, starting with eight known problem properties. Staff will report back in 45 days on what's feasible.
Citizen Legal Claims Against the City
The City Council reviewed and voted to deny seven legal claims submitted by residents for alleged damages or incidents.
Police Investigation
El Paso police are checking out recent reports of people wearing KKK-style outfits to figure out if anyone actually broke the law. It's a shocking sight that's got locals wondering where the line is between hate speech and criminal activity.