Votes at a glance: CASA recognition, MLK observance, print‑center lease and other consent actions

The El Paso County Commissioners Court voted on several consent and regular‑agenda items during the January open session.

CASA of El Paso — 40th anniversary: The court approved a resolution recognizing CASA of El Paso’s four decades of volunteer advocacy on behalf of children in foster care. Commissioner Butler moved the resolution; Commissioner Fonerado seconded; the court recorded 'aye' votes and the motion carried.

Martin Luther King Jr. observance (2026): The court approved a resolution designating Monday, Jan. 19, 2026 as the county observance for Martin Luther King Jr.; the El Paso MLK Committee and local faith leaders were acknowledged; commissioners Stout and Gallinado moved and seconded the measure and the motion carried.

Print‑center lease replacement: The court approved a replacement lease and equipment addition for the county print center (contract amount $587,828.40). County Purchasing Agent Karen Davidson explained the award replaces a prior agreement, adds two machines (including a gold‑foil unit), extends the original lease term by 10 months, and includes standard cancellation provisions for convenience and non‑appropriation. Commissioners asked staff about termination options and metrics; Davidson said staff will coordinate with the auditor to report cost avoidance and usage data.

Gateways for Growth participation (consent item 4f): At the department’s request the court reconsidered and then voted to delete the item; the department will return the matter to a future court meeting.

Executive session: The court voted to convene an executive session under Texas Government Code sections 551.071 and 551.087 to discuss legal and contract negotiations related to pulled consent items and other matters.

All listed votes were recorded in open session as carried with 'aye' votes; no roll‑call tallies with member names were read into the public record in each instance.