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City Council to vote to begin negotiating Community Benefits Agreement for Meta data center
By Carpio Griego at KVIA ABC-7
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Item 35 on El Paso City Council's Tuesday agenda is to begin negotiations with Meta Platforms Inc. for a Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) through the city manager and attorney. The CBA will look at regarding hiring practices, environmental protections, Meta's spending a...
Key takeaway The CBA will look at regarding hiring practices, environmental protections, Meta's spending a...
Why this matters in The El Paso
The unanimous vote to negotiate a Community Benefits Agreement with Meta for the Northeast El Paso data center marks a crucial step in ensuring the project benefits local residents. By prioritizing "El Paso First" hiring commitments, the city can create opportunities for its workforce and stimulate economic growth. The planned community roundtables will provide a platform for various stakeholders, including environmental advocates and resident representatives, to contribute to the agreement's development. The focus on upgrading water infrastructure, creating a pipeline to connect the data center's cooling towers to the groundwater, and funding sewer infrastructure for nearby homes demonstrates the city's commitment to addressing pressing environmental and utility concerns. As the city manager and attorney move forward with negotiations, residents will be watching to see how these commitments translate into tangible benefits for the community, particularly in terms of job creation, environmental protection, and support for local families.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
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What is this story about? EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Item 35 on El Paso City Council's Tuesday agenda is to begin negotiations with Meta Platforms Inc. for a Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) through the city manager and attorney. The CBA will look at regarding hiring practices, environmental protections, Meta's spending a...
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