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El Paso Taxpayer Revolt – MAYOR ON THE DEBT PLAZA: “WE DON’T EXPECT THIS TO BE ON THE BACK OF THE TAXPAYERS 100%”

Posted on August 30, 2025

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Two days ago Mayor Renard Johnson addressed a room full of his supporters about building a $412 million Debt Plaza over Interstate 10.

The Mayor spoke just after County Judge Ricardo Samaniego and towards the end of his remarks stated: “And as the Judge said, we don’t expect this to be on the back of the taxpayers 100%.”

In fact, the the Judge did not state that so the Mayor owns his statement. Minerva Torres Shelton recorded the Judge’s remarks so you can listen for yourself.

Apparently the taxpayers are supposed to be happy they will not be on the hook for 100% of the $412 million project, but don’t be surprised if they are forced to pick up 99% of the tab!

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