El Paso City Council Approves New Policy for Campaign Event Costs

The El Paso City Council has voted 6-2 to create a policy that requires political candidates to pay upfront deposits for public safety and venue costs associated with campaign events. This decision was influenced by a previous incident involving a 2019 rally for then-President Donald Trump, which left the city with a $600,000 bill due to a lack of prior agreements on costs. The new policy aims to prevent taxpayers from bearing the financial burden of such events in the future. City staff are expected to present the finalized policy within 60 days, ensuring that future candidates are held accountable for all related expenses.

Key Details: • City Council voted 6-2 on the new policy proposal. • Candidates will need to pay upfront deposits for event costs. • The finalized policy will be presented within 60 days. • The city incurred a $600,000 bill from the Trump campaign's rally in 2019.