El Paso Politics

Somewhere in El Paso, a group of well-meaning LULAC folks looked at a candidate forum and said: “You know what this needs? A ticket booth.” Yes. You read that right. LULAC Council 132A is hosting a candidate forum on February 20th at EPCC. Cool. We need forums. We need more civic engagement. We need people to actually hear from candidates instead of just voting based on yard signs and vibes. But here’s the twist: They’re charging admission. No mammes. First of All — Which LULAC Is This? Before we even get to the price tag, can someone explain why there are 47 different LULAC councils in El Paso? Every time I blink there’s a new one. I don’t know if it’s bylaws, old-school beef, or somebody didn’t like how someone else folded the flautas at a banquet in 1987. Its like geriatric gang wars. But okay. Council 132A. Got it. They’re hosting a candidate forum. That alone? Not groundbreaking. I personally have my opinions about Latino organizations platforming candidates who...

More former employees of the City of San Elizario are coming forward with allegations regarding the conduct of Mayor Miguel Chacón, adding to a growing body of claims that have fueled instability, division, and dysfunction within city government over the last two mayoral administrations. Mayor Chacón is already historically notable as the only elected official in San Elizario - and possibly in all of El Paso County - to have been formally censured by his own legislative body in at least the last half-century. That censure was not symbolic; it reflected serious concerns about conduct, governance, and adherence to ethical standards. Former employees now describe a workplace environment marked by fear, intimidation, inappropriate behavior, and alleged abuses of authority. A Climate of Fear Inside City Hall Multiple former staff members describe a culture in which current employees are “terrified” of being perceived as disloyal to the mayor. Because of this, and out of concern for r...