On April 11, 2023, KBRA assigned a long-term rating of AA+ to the City of El Paso, Texas: General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023; and, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2023A. KBRA additionally assigned a long-term rating of AA+ to the city’s outstanding General Obligation Bonds and Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation. The Outlook for each obligation is Stable.
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