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David Stout

Commissioner Precinct 22015–2026

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At a glance

News mentions
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Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
53
Total speaking time
10:32:07
Avg per meeting
11:56
Segments
9318

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Top issues during term (20)

medium→Jan 2026[96]

emergency weather response

You might lose a few hours of work or have to pay for last-minute childcare if schools close unexpectedly.

critical→Apr 2026[72]

Infrastructure, Subdivisions, and County Facilities

Approximately $1.7 million reallocated from existing bond savings.

critical↓Jun 2024[44]

Sheriff's Office Budget and Staffing

Matters discussed involve the allocation and deployment of resources within the El Paso County Sheriff's Office budget.

high↑Mar 2026[43]

Strategic Leadership and Governance Planning

Directly shapes the allocation of county resources and the upcoming fiscal year budgets.

critical↓Feb 2026[39]

immigration policy

The grant provides nearly $5 million in state funding with no required county match.

high↓Apr 2026[38]

Meta El Paso Data Center Negotiations

Significant long-term economic development incentives and tax arrangements associated with the data center project.

high↑Feb 2026[38]

election campaign

Campaign spending and potential shifts in county budget priorities could influence how your tax dollars are allocated in the coming years.

critical↑Aug 2026[37]

County Budget and Grant Funding Adjustments

Staffing reductions yield budget expense reductions of $243,325 and $430,866 for FY27.

critical→Jun 2026[36]

Domestic Violence Awareness

The new East Campus project involves a $47 million construction budget.

critical↑Mar 2025[35]

Sheriff's Office Budget Deficit

The Sheriff's Office budget reflects a multi-million dollar deficit affecting county finances.

critical→Nov 2025[32]

Water System Rate Increases

Water bills will increase by 6% and sewer bills by 5% for East Montana Water System customers starting November 1, 2026.

critical→Jul 2025[32]

public safety enforcement

A low ISO rating could lead to higher insurance premiums for homeowners and businesses in the district.

high→Jan 2026[28]

Montana Vista Transmission Line Concerns

Unknown impact on property values.

critical→Sep 2024[28]

Arts Masterplan Development

Funded through existing Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) funds.

critical↓Feb 2026[27]

Flood Damage Prevention Order Update

Potential long-term savings by ensuring developers pay for infrastructure upgrades.

critical→Jul 2025[27]

Sheriff's Office Budget and Staffing

The Sheriff's Office is currently utilizing approximately $11 million in overtime, which the county aims to reduce through potential staffing adjustments.

critical↑Jun 2026[25]

Horizon City Regional Sports Park TIRZ Agreement

Directs future tax increments from Expansion Area A-1 toward construction financing for the Horizon City regional sports park.

critical→Sep 2025[24]

Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and Tax Rate Proposal

Total budget of $696.8 million with a general fund of $542.4 million.

high↑May 2026[22]

election logistics

Staying informed saves you gas money and the frustration of driving to a closed or incorrect location.

high↑Mar 2026[18]

Veteran Support and Advocacy

Administrative and promotional funding is transitioned from communications to the Veterans Assistance Office budget.

Moved or seconded (40)

Motions Stout personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-08-31

    Approve and adopt a resolution declaring the month of September 2026 as ”National Deaf Awareness Month" in El Paso County, Texas. Ricardo A. Samaniego, County Judge, County Judge's Office, 915-273-3591

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-08-31

    RECONSIDER ITEM # 7D.

  • movedpassed 5-02026-08-24

    Discuss and take appropriate action to adopt the 2026 Property Tax Rate on behalf and for the El Paso County Hospital District d/b/a University Medical Center of El Paso in accordance with Texas Health and Safety Code section 281.121(a)

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 5-02026-08-24

    COMMISSIONERS COURT VOTES UNANIMOUSLY THAT DELIBERATION IN AN OPEN MEETING WOULD HAVE A DETRIMENTAL EFFECT ON THE POSITION OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT IN NEGOTIATIONS WITH A THIRD P…

  • movedpassed 5-02026-08-24

    Discuss and take appropriate action to adopt the 2026 Property Tax Rate on behalf and for the El Paso County Hospital District d/b/a University Medical Center of El Paso in accordance with Texas Health and Safety Code section 281.121(a)

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 5-02026-08-24

    Receive a presentation from the El Paso County 911 District and approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget. Ricardo A. Samaniego, County Judge, County Judge's Office, 915-273-3591

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-08-24

    Receive a presentation, discuss and take appropriate action on the Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 budget and property tax rate for Emergency Service District #1. Carmen Arrieta-Candelaria, Director, Budget and Finance, 915-273-3726

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-08-24

    Approve and adopt a resolution recognizing Ricardo Pepi for his selection to the United States Men’s National Team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and declaring August 24, 2026, as “Ricardo Pepi Day” in El Paso County, Texas. Ricardo A. Samaniego, County Judge, County Judge's Office, 915-273-3591

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-08-24

    (Postponed 7/27/26, 8/10/26) Receive a presentation, discuss, and provide feedback to the County’s Strategic Plan, Goal 7.2 Facility Benefits Equity Assessment. Sam Trujillo, Interim Chief Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department, 915- 273-3520

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 5-02026-08-24

    Discuss and take appropriate action to adopt the 2026 Property Tax Rate on behalf and for the El Paso County Hospital District d/b/a University Medical Center of El Paso in accordance with Texas Health and Safety Code section 281.121(a)

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 5-02026-08-24

    Discuss and take appropriate action to approve the El Paso County Hospital District d/b/a University Medical Center of El Paso Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Budget in accordance with Texas Health and Safety Code section 281.091(b)

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 5-02026-08-17

    Employee COLA and Step Increase

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 5-02026-08-17

    Data Center Resolution and Letter

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 5-02026-08-17

    Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Governor Greg Abbott's directive to audit large-scale data center projects within the ERCOT service area, including signing a corresponding resolution as well as signing and sending a letter requesting that similar review and policy considerations be app

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-08-17

    Approve and adopt a resolution recognizing the Cowan Stingrays Swim Team for their outstanding achievements during the 2026 summer competitive season and their role as ambassadors for El Paso County, Texas. Ricardo A. Samaniego, County Judge, County Judge's Office, 915-273-3591

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 5-02026-08-17

    BUDGET HEARING- Discuss and take appropriate action on the Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 budget for El Paso County. Carmen Arrieta-Candelaria, Director, Budget and Finance, 915-273-3726

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-08-17

    Discuss findings regarding persons necessary in Executive Session. Betsy C. Keller, Chief Administrator, County Administration, 915-273-3600

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 5-02026-08-17

    Data Center Resolution and Letter

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 5-02026-08-17

    Data Center Resolution and Letter

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-08-17

    Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 118.025(g), hold a public hearing regarding the County Clerk's Records Archive Preservation and Restoration Plan and the assessment of a $10.00 fee for Fiscal Year 2027. Delia Briones, County Clerk, County Clerk's Office, 915-273-3532

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

Decisions during term (1241)

Recorded while Stout was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

Voting record (1037)

957 yes16 no64 abstained

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Voted yesSep 28, 2026

Approval to Appropriate Available Capital Bond Funds

Voted yesSep 28, 2026

DELETE

Voted yesSep 28, 2026

(1.) COMMISSIONERS COURT VOTES UNANIMOUSLY THAT DELIBERATION IN AN OPEN MEETING WOULD HAVE A DETRIMENTAL EFFECT ON THE POSITION OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT IN NEGOTIATIONS WITH A THIRD PARTY; (2.) THE

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

APPROVE

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

POSTPONE ITEMS #9A AND #9B FOR ONE WEEK.

Voted noSep 21, 2026

RATIFY THE FIRST AMENDMENT BETWEEN EL PASO COUNTY AND THE TOWN OF HORIZON CITY TO THE TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE (TIRZ) NO. 1 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT TO EXPAND COUNTY PARTICIPATION TO EXPANSION AREA

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

APPROVE

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

APPROVE

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY JUDGE TO SIGN A PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT US LLP, DATED SEPTEMBER 14, 2026, FOR BOND COUNSEL SERVICES BOTH IN CONNECTION TO THE

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

APPROVE THE ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. ITEM #4D WAS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY THE COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE; A CORRECTION WAS READ IN FOR ITEM #4S FOR THE PURCHASING DEPARTMENT, AND ITEMS #4E AND #4U

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

APPROVE

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

APPROVE

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

APPROVE

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

APPROVE

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

COMMISSIONERS COURT VOTES UNANIMOUSLY THAT DELIBERATION IN AN OPEN MEETING WOULD HAVE A DETRIMENTAL EFFECT ON THE POSITION OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT IN NEGOTIATIONS WITH A THIRD PARTY; (2) THE ATTORN

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

APPROVE

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

APPROVE

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

APPROVE

AbstainedSep 21, 2026

APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE EL PASO COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT TO EXECUTE A LEASE, WITH AN OPTION TO PURCHASE, FOR CERTAIN REAL ESTATE LOCATED IN CENTRAL EL PASO.

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

APPROVE THE FOLLOWING: (1) SUPPORT FORMATION OF A VAB SUBCOMMITTEE WITH TWO STANDING REPRESENTATIVES: THE COUNTY VETERANS ASSISTANCE OFFICE AND CITY VETERANS OFFICE, PLUS ONE ADDITIONAL VETERAN. (2) D

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

APPROVE THE WATER AND SEWER RATES FOR THE EL PASO COUNTY WATER SYSTEM D/B/A EAST MONTANA WATER SYSTEM AT A 6% RATE INCREASE FOR WATER AND A 5% RATE INCREASE FOR SEWER AND AUTHORIZE THE FEES TO TAKE EF

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

Consent Agenda

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

Resolutions 5A through 5J

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

Veterans Capital of the U.S.A. Initiative Governance

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

East Montana Water System Rate Increases

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

Postponement of Constable Precinct 4 Grant Items

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

Norton Rose Fulbright Bond Counsel Agreement (Item 4D)

Voted noSep 21, 2026

Horizon City TIRZ No. 1 First Amendment (Item 4K)

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

Motion RECONSIDER ITEM #4O.

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

POSTPONE ONE WEEK.

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

APPROVE

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

APPROVE

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

APPROVE EL PASO COUNTY'S 90TH LEGISLATIVE AGENDA, AS PRESENTED IN THE BACKUP.

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

APPROVE THE CHANGES TO EL PASO COUNTY'S 90TH LEGISLATIVE AGENDA - LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES - LARGE-SCALE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AND DATA CENTERS REGULATION SUPPORT LEGISLATION ESTABLISHING RESPONSIBLE D

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

Motion AS CORRECTED, APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY JUDGE TO SIGN THE JOINT ELECTION SERVICES CONTRACT WITH CITY OF EL PASO (2026-0548), VILLAGE OF VINTON (2026-0489), FABENS ISD (2026-0486), TORNIL

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

APPROVE THE ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. ITEM #4B WAS POSTPONED ONE WEEK PER THE COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE; ITEM #4W WAS DELETED PER THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT; AND CORRECTIONS WERE READ IN

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

APPROVE

Voted yesSep 17, 2026

DELETE

Voted yesSep 17, 2026

COMMISSIONERS COURT VOTES UNANIMOUSLY THAT DELIBERATION IN AN OPEN MEETING WOULD HAVE A DETRIMENTAL EFFECT ON THE POSITION OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT IN NEGOTIATIONS WITH A THIRD PARTY; (2.) THE ATTOR

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

APPROVE THE ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

POSTPONE ITEMS 10A AND 10B FOR ONE WEEK.

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

APPROVE AND RECORD INTO THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING MINUTES, THE DISTRICT CLERK'S CERTIFICATION OF THE DISTRICT JUDGE'S ORDER TO APPROVE THE COUNTY AUDITOR'S SALARY PLAN, STAFFING LEVEL, SALARIES,

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

APPROVE

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

APPROVE THE CHANGES TO EL PASO COUNTY'S 90TH LEGISLATIVE AGENDA - LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES - LARGE-SCALE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AND DATA CENTERS REGULATION

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CHANGES TO EL PASO COUNTY'S 90TH LEGISLATIVE AGENDA - STATE FUNDING AND APPROPRIATIONS

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

RECONSIDER ITEM #4O.

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

APPROVE

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

APPROVE

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY JUDGE, ON BEHALF OF THE EL PASO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT, TO ISSUE A LETTER TO THE EL PASO COUNTY SHERIFF ADDRESSING THE CONTINUOUS BUDGETARY CONCERNS AND TO RESTATE

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

(1.) COMMISSIONERS COURT VOTES UNANIMOUSLY THAT DELIBERATION IN AN OPEN MEETING WOULD HAVE A DETRIMENTAL EFFECT ON THE POSITION OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT IN NEGOTIATIONS WITH A THIRD PARTY; (2.) THE

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