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Jul 24, 2026

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FY 2027 budget workshop meeting summary

Published Jul 24, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 23, 2026

Budget workshop advances Welcome Center funding

Council approved a one-time $430,000 allocation from ARPA investment interest revenue for the Opportunity Center Welcome Center, but the mayor’s tie-breaking vote later defeated the same funding motion on reconsideration.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jun 3, 2026

El Paso approves sister cities update

City Council unanimously approved an updated Sister Cities Agreement with Ciudad Juárez and formally executed the agreement after binational presentations and remarks.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 28, 2026

Budget workshop and efficiency review

City Council received department-by-department presentations on the preliminary FY 2027 budget and directed the City Manager to complete a citywide operational efficiency review focused on materials, supplies, outside contracts, and professional services to find cost savings while preserving frontline services.

3 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 27, 2026

FY 2027 budget workshop meeting summary

Council reviewed the City Manager’s proposed FY 2027 budget, including a $655.3 million General Fund, but took no action. The plan emphasizes public safety, infrastructure, and core services while responding to rising labor, contract, debt, and election costs, along with revenue pressure from tax exemptions and the end of federal ARPA funding.

1 min readMunicipal coverage