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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in El Paso public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Council travel and p-card transparency
Council moved to publicly disclose its own travel spending on agendas, and an audit of council and staff p-card use is underway after public criticism.
Chapter 380 corporate incentive accountability
A resident called for a freeze on new Chapter 380 incentives and a recapture policy, citing audit findings that economic development failed to secure basic financial documentation from recipients.
ARPA Fund Allocation Review
Council reviewed the status of federal American Rescue Plan Act recovery funds to ensure proper spending and project completion.
FY 2026 Second Quarter Financial Report & Fund Balance Projection
City financial officers project a slight surplus for the fiscal year and aim to avoid drawing down reserve fund balances, bolstered by strong sales tax revenues. Council members discussed strategies to further analyze sales tax data by industry and manage rising utility and operational costs.