Dee Margo talks EPISD finances, data center
Former El Paso Mayor Dee Margo discusses the ongoing financial issues at EPISD and the controversial Meta data center project in Northeast El Paso. He addresses public and city council concerns, including the potential strain on local resources like water, and shares his perspective on the project's benefits for the city.
Former El Paso Mayor Dee Margo was interviewed about two key local issues: the financial struggles of the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD) and the controversial Meta data center project in Northeast El Paso. Margo, who previously served as president of the EPISD Board of Managers, discussed the district's declared financial exigency, potential job cuts affecting nearly 250 positions, and the resignation of its CFO, attributing problems to declining enrollment and a lack of state funding.
Regarding the Meta data center, Margo addressed ongoing public and city council concerns, as well as Meta's own statements. He was asked whether he still believes the data center is beneficial for El Paso, given the active debate within the community and specific concerns about the potential strain on resources like water. The interviewer sought Margo's perspective on these "two really important issues that are being widely debated within our community."