# El Paso County Budget Breakdown | El Paso News

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Podcast: [El Paso News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/el-paso-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7476707)
Published: 2026-09-16T02:09:00+00:00
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## Resource

El Paso County just approved a massive $540 million budget for FY2027, a 45-million-dollar leap from last year—with no new taxes unless your home value climbs. The Sheriff’s Office gets extra funding, county workers receive a cost-of-living raise, and the minimum wage jumps to $16/hour. But behind the numbers? Unfunded state mandates are eating up nearly 70% of the budget, forcing tough choices. And Commissioner David Stout? He’s calling it quits after losing reelection—and his courtroom duties end in January 2027. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/news/politics/2026/09/15/el-paso-county-approves-2027-budget-increases-for-the-sheriffs-office/91773834007/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c2740e622c06738f Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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