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Yesterday the El Paso County Commissioners Court voted 5-0 in support item 13A, “to allow the County Judge to accept any donations for the purpose of travel to Taiwan to meet and discuss economic opportunities in El Paso County the week of March 14-21, 2025.”
If the trip is necessary for official County business, why is the County not paying for 100% of the trip?
The Judge stated that Borderplex and the “Taiwanese Council” are the principal donors, so what is their interest in Taiwan?
Commissioner Coronado declared that the trip is “directly related to County business” without stating what that business is.
Is Taiwan going to pay for our half-billion-dollar deck plaza in return for a controlling stake in Lucchese Boots and Chico’s Tacos?
Inquiring minds want to know!
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