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Most El Paso County elected officials poised for 4% raise; commissioners narrowly opt out
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Elida S. Perez , as published by El Paso Matters
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This change would take effect in January, pending approval of the 2027 budget.
Elected officials in El Paso County may receive a pay increase. This change would take effect in January, pending approval of the 2027 budget. A recent decision by the County Commissioners Court excluded themselves from the potential raise.
Some commissioners voted against removing themselves from the proposed increase. Further details about the proposed budget and pay adjustments are available from local news sources, including information about the voting decisions of individual commissioners.
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Category: government Published: August 11, 2026 Source: El Paso Matters Reading time: 1 min
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