El Paso City Council Struggles to Collect Debt from Trump Rally Costs

The El Paso City Council is facing challenges in recovering over $569,000 owed by Donald Trump's campaign for a rally held in February 2019. Investigations revealed that the city did not establish any cost agreements with the campaign prior to the event, complicating the collection process. City officials confirmed that taxpayer resources were utilized for security and other services, with the police department incurring the highest costs. City Representative Lily Limon is advocating for regular updates on the debt, emphasizing the need for better planning and agreements for future events to avoid similar situations.

Key Details: • The Trump campaign paid a $5,000 rental fee and a $1,000 deposit for the Coliseum. • The total bill to the Trump campaign reached nearly $570,000 after a delinquency fee. • City Representative Lily Limon is pushing for quarterly updates on the outstanding debt. • The police department's costs for the event totaled $380,942.12.