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El Paso County adopts FY2026 budget, raises tax rate and boosts reserves amid warnings of tighter years ahead
Summary
The El Paso County Commissioners Court approved the fiscal year 2026 operating budget and a higher tax rate to strengthen reserves and cover mandated costs, while administrators and commissioners warned the county faces continuing pressure from state mandates and future budgetary constraints.
The El Paso County Commissioners Court on Sept. 15 approved the countyFY2026 operating budget and adopted a higher tax rate intended to shore up reserves and cover rising mandated costs.
County administrators said the adopted all-funds budget totals $635.6 million, with a general fund of $495.4 million; the budget includes an appropriation that raises the county—und emergency reserve to roughly 11% and allocates $752,600 toward transit match obligations. The courtapproved a 3% tax-rate increase compared with the prior year; about half of that increase is dedicated to…
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