I think it’s obscene that the City of El Paso asks the working poor to pay for luxury amenities for
Author: Rich Wright
Deus Ex Machina Redux
When Representative Dr. Sam Morgan talked about Operational Security and him knowing things that we didn’t know, I hope he
The Central Appraisal District Responds
Yesterday a loyal reader sent one of my articles to Dinah Kilgore, the Executive Director and Chief Appraiser of the
Mo’ Taxes, Mo’ Problems
If you’re happy with the way things are going at City Hall, you’re not paying attention. The El Paso Times
What Is El Paso’s Comparative Advantage?
Development economists like to talk about an economy’s comparative advantage. Investopedia says this about Comparative Advantage: Comparative advantage is an
City Council Raises Taxes! Again! And Again!
At a Special Meeting on Monday, City Council approved an additional $20 million in Certificates of Obligation for the Children’s
More Lies From Our Friends In City Government
Here’s the City’s Economic Development Director spinning the TIRZs: City Council voted to approve the creation of Tax Increment Reinvestment
Budget Theater
The City is in the midst of budget talks. Here’s the almost latest from the El Paso Times: Homeowners could
A Better Site for the Mexican American Cultural Center
I think the City spends our money poorly. The City spends our money courting out-of-town businesses that compete with our
The Master Plan
How MountainStar Wants to Get You to Pay for Their Futbol Stadium Now it’s a futbol stadium. From the El