Graphic image of a graduation cap and text reading El Paso County Citizen College October 13 thru 18 2025

Discover How Your County Works for You

Join us for the 2025 El Paso County Citizen College, taking place the week of October 13–18. This unique, behind-the-scenes experience offers residents the opportunity to explore the core functions of county government—from public safety and elections to land use, budgeting, and more. Learn how your tax dollars are put to work, engage with County leaders, and gain a deeper understanding of the services that keep our community strong, safe, and thriving.

Whether you’re a lifelong resident or newly invested in local issues, Citizen College equips you with the knowledge to make a difference and be an informed advocate for El Paso County.

Course Details

Course sessions will occur at various locations from Monday, October 13, through Saturday, October 18. Each session will last 2 – 3 hours. Click the + symbol below to learn more about each session’s focus.

Session 1 | County Government

  • Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
  • Date: Monday, October 13
  • Location: Centennial Hall | 200 S Cascade Avenue 80903

Session Focus:

  • County Government
  • Budget
  • Land Use

Session 2 | Property Taxes, Elections, and DMV

  • Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
  • Date: Tuesday, October 14
  • Location: Citizen Service Center | 1675 Garden of the Gods Rd 80907

Session Focus:

  • Property Taxes Overview – County Assessor
  • Elections, DMV, Licensing – County Clerk & Recorder
  • Pikes Peak Workforce Center, Human Services, Public Health – Tour Only

Session 3 | Emergency Management & Public Works

  • Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
  • Date: Wednesday, October 15
  • Location: Pikes Peak Regional Office of Emergency Management | 3755 Mark Dabling Blvd 80907

Session Focus:

  • Emergency Management
  • Public Works

Session 4 | 4th Judicial District Attorney

  • Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
  • Date: Thursday, October 16
  • Location: District Attorney’s Office | 105 E. Vermijo Avenue 80903

Session Focus:

  • District Attorney

Session 5 | El Paso County Combined Courts

  • Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
  • Date: Friday, October 17
  • Location: El Paso County Courthouse | 270 S Tejon St 80906

Session Focus:

  • Overview of Courts and Jury System

Session 6 | Sheriff's Office, County Jail, Coroner's Office, followed by County Parks

  • Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  • Date: Saturday, October 18
  • Location: El Paso County Coroner’s Office | 2741 E Las Vegas St 80906

Session Focus:

  • Coroner’s Office – 9:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
  • Sheriff’s Office/County Jail – 11:00 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • Transition to Fountain Creek Nature Center (transportation not provided)
  • Parks & Recreation including Closing & Graduation – 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Registration

Complete this online form to register for the 2025 El Paso County Citizen College to be held October 13 - 18, 2025. For more information and to understand course details, visit the website www.elpasoco.com/citizen-college. We encourage you to register for and attend all the sessions offered (if your schedule allows) to gain a broader perspective on the various aspects of El Paso County government and how the different functions interact and rely on one another to serve the community effectively.

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Are You 18 Years of Age or Older?(Required)
* Some sessions will be limited to 18+

Select the Sessions You Would Like to Attend(Required)

Do you have a valid driver's license?