David Stout
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- 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 (10)(Development)
Infrastructure, Subdivisions, and County Facilities
Approximately $1.7 million reallocated from existing bond savings.
Meta El Paso Data Center Negotiations
Significant long-term economic development incentives and tax arrangements associated with the data center project.
Arts Masterplan Development
Funded through existing Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) funds.
Flood Damage Prevention Order Update
Potential long-term savings by ensuring developers pay for infrastructure upgrades.
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.
industrial development
The project promises a massive tax base boost, but locals worry it could hike up utility costs or strain our aging infrastructure.
Pickleball Court Expansion
Players are asking for funds currently earmarked for tennis courts to be reallocated to build 12-14 dedicated pickleball courts.
land use and immigration policy
Blocking the facility could mean losing out on federal construction jobs and tax revenue, but it might also save the city from long-term infrastructure and social service costs.
detention facility development
The project cost is $1,795,792.71.
land use and detention facility development
Expect potential tax shifts or infrastructure costs as the city deals with the logistical demands of a facility this size.
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 (23)
Recorded while Stout was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approve and ratify the County Judge’s signature to the Economic Development Administration (EDA) Certificate as to Project Site, Rights-of-Way, and Easements for the Fabens Airport Expansion Project, EDA Award No. 08-79-05443, certifying…
Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Second Renewal of the Chapter 381 Economic Development Program Agreement with Project ARRIBA, Inc. to exercise the second of five options to renew for a one-year period beginning October…
Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Roadway Expansion Construction Agreement with JNC Development, Inc. for Ansley Street right-of-way improvements related to the development of Mountain Shadow Unit 1 subdivision. (Contract…
Adoption of Economic Development Policy Amendments
GRANT APPLICATION - Approve and authorize the County Judge to submit the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Supply Chain Acceleration and Logistics Enablement (SCALE) Program Grant Application, on behalf of the Economic Development…
Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the necessary documents to add Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) Program funds from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), utilizing Transportation Development Credits…
Receive a project update from the University of Texas at El Paso and City of El Paso regarding the “Build Back Better” advanced manufacturing economic development initiative.
Accept the Minutes from the regular meeting June 9, 2026. Corinne Chacon Economic Development Department
Approve and adopt the revisions to the El Paso County Economic, Workforce & Heritage Tourism Development Policy. (8661-OP and 10150-OP)
Approval of Legislative Agenda Slide 5 (Planning & Development Action Items)
Adoption of Economic, Workforce and Heritage Tourism Development Policy (Item 11C)
Postponement of Economic Development Policy and Bond Updates
Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Subrecipient Agreement between the County of El Paso and the El Paso Alliance, Inc., dba the Recovery Alliance of El Paso, to provide peer support specialist development and recovery…
Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Sixth Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement Project Development Agreement for the Fabens Airport Improvement Project with the Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority (CRRMA) to provide…
Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign Amendment 1 to the Advance Funding Agreement for a Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) Program Project Utilizing State Transportation Development Credits Off-System to revise the…
Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign all Environmental Review grant documents for the community kitchen project required by the United States Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the FY23 Economic Development Initiative-…
Accept the Minutes from the regular meeting February 10, 2026. Corinne Chacon Economic Development Department
Deletion of Economic Development Item 9A
Rescind the Commissioners Court Order of December 8, 2025, Item No. 4G on the Consent Agenda to approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the First Renewal of the Chapter 381 Economic Development Program Agreement with Project ARRIBA,…
Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Interlocal agreement with Workforce Solutions Borderplex for the development of the West Texas Aerospace Corridor Master Plan as part of El Paso County’s recent Space Exploration &…
Voting record (18)(Development)
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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
APPROVE THE CHANGES TO EL PASO COUNTY'S 90TH LEGISLATIVE AGENDA - LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES - LARGE-SCALE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AND DATA CENTERS REGULATION
APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY JUDGE TO SIGN THE CHAPTER 381 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH WIWYNN TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION FOR PROJECT MIST. (CONTRACT NO. 2026-0521)
APPROVE AND ADOPT OPTION-B VERSION OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE EL PASO COUNTY ECONOMIC, WORKFORCE AND HERITAGE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT POLICY, AS PROVIDED IN THE BACKUP.
APPROVE THE ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. ITEM #4J WAS DELETED PER THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, AND ITEM #4C WAS POSTPONED FOR ONE WEEK FOR THE COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.
APPROVE THE ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. A CORRECTION WAS READ IN TO ITEM #4I PER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND ITEM #4Z WAS DELETED PER THE COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.
APPROVE THE ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. ITEM #4J WAS DELETED PER THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, AND ITEM #4C WAS POSTPONED FOR ONE WEEK FOR THE COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.
Discuss and take appropriate action to approve the submission of El Paso County's application to the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) House Bill 500 Water Supply and Infrastructure Fund Grant Prog
APPROVE THE ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. A CORRECTION WAS READ IN TO ITEM #4I PER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND ITEM #4Z WAS DELETED PER THE COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.
Approval of Legislative Agenda Slide 5 (Planning & Development Action Items)
APPROVE AND ADOPT THE EL PASO COUNTY ECONOMIC, WORKFORCE AND HERITAGE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT POLICY. (#8661-OP AND #10150-OP), WITH A CORRECTION TO THE CHAPTER 381 INCENTIVE CRITERIA TO AMEND THE DEFINIT
APPROVE AND ADOPT THE EL PASO COUNTY ECONOMIC, WORKFORCE AND HERITAGE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT POLICY. (#8661-OP AND #10150-OP), WITH A CORRECTION TO THE CHAPTER 381 INCENTIVE CRITERIA TO AMEND THE DEFINIT
Adoption of Economic, Workforce and Heritage Tourism Development Policy (Item 11C)
Expressed concern regarding the inclusion of new investment zones in unincorporated areas that could encourage sprawl and long-term infrastructure costs.