"The Citizen Outreach Group (COG) is excited to sponsor the 2011 Annual El Paso County Citizens' College. This year’s classroom-style, activity-packed, interactive sessions will be conducted on consecutive Saturdays, October 22 and 29, beginning at 8:30 a.m. and dismissing no later than 5 p.m. both days. Citizens' College is a tremendous learning opportunity for civic-minded individuals ages 16 and older. During the two full-day sessions, citizen students will be familiarized with many aspects of El Paso County government — including its statutory duties, programs and services to citizens living in Colorado’s largest County. Our County’s elected officials, administrators and agency partners will serve as instructors and tour guides, navigating participants through the inner workings of our multi-faceted and citizen-focused government. On behalf of the COG, we look forward to your attendance at the 2011 Citizens’ College."

– Ken Valdez, COG Chair

Citizens’ College is designed to help participants ...

• Learn and dialogue about key issues facing their County.
• Meet and network with County leaders, administration and fellow students.
• Actively participate in County Government.
• Grow in their capacity to serve as future public leaders, community volunteers or engaged citizens.

• El Paso County’s 150-Year Heritage
• County Government 101
• Veterans Services
• Property Assessments
• Tax Collection and Revenue Allocations
• Q&A with County Commissioners
• Parks & Environmental Services
• Planning & Land Use
• Fleet & Transportation
• Coroner Duties and Responsibilities
• Public Health Overview
• Human Services and Support Programs
• County Budget Overview
• Elections, Motor Vehicles and Records
• Deeds of Trust and Property Foreclosures
• Emergency Management and Response
• District Attorney’s Office Overview
• Tour of Coroner’s Office
• Graduation Celebration