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El Paso County proposes PACE benefit to reimburse employees' U.S. naturalization fees
Summary
County staff presented the Pathway to American Citizenship for Employees (PACE), a proposed benefit to reimburse naturalization filing and biometrics fees for eligible El Paso County employees; the court will consider formal adoption on Sept. 15.
El Paso County staff on Aug. 21 presented a proposal called the Pathway to American Citizenship for Employees, or PACE, that would reimburse eligible county workers for the U.S. naturalization filing and biometrics fees and provide supportive services while the court considers formal adoption on Sept. 15.
County officials said the program is intended to assist lawful permanent resident employees with naturalization, encourage long-term employment and promote civic engagement. "PACE does provide financial reimbursement and supportive services to eligible county employees pursuing US citizenship," said Lorie Gonzalez Flores, Office of New Americans, during the presentation.
Why it matters: staff estimated about 100 county employees are lawful permanent residents who might benefit. Advocates and staff said naturalization can expand workers' civic participation and career opportunities and can improve employee morale and retention.
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