Assessor Previews the 2019 Reappraisal
VIDEO: El Paso County Assessor Steve Schleiker provided a preview of the 2019 Property Value Reappraisal to the public at the April 4, 2019, Board of County Commissioners meeting.
Clerk & Recorder Provides an Update on State Bills that Could Increase Election Costs
VIDEO: El Paso County Clerk and Recorder Chuck Broerman provided a presentation on several bills in the Colorado state legislature that could increase the cost of local elections by millions of dollars. Presentation given at the April 4, 2019, Board of County Commissioners meeting.
Conservatory, DHS Kickoff Child Abuse Prevention Month
The sound of young voices singing joyfully about home on Monday signaled the beginning of Child Abuse Prevention Month. A large group of children with the Colorado Springs Conservatory performed the song “Home” as the Department of Human Services, County Commissioners and others from the community gathered to mark the start of Child Abuse Prevention…
Commissioners Appoint Amy Folsom as County Administrator
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners voted unanimously at its regular meeting on Thursday, March 21 to appoint Amy Folsom as County Administrator. Ms. Folsom will take over for Henry Yankowski, who announced his retirement for April 26, 2019. Her appointment will be effective once Mr. Yankowski retires. Chair Mark Waller said, “This is…
Family Treatment Drug Court First in State to Achieve Accreditation
The El Paso County Board of Commissioners at its regular meeting Tuesday recognized the Family Treatment Drug Court. El Paso County is the first county program to receive the accreditation in the state. “This team is leading the state of Colorado in how we serve citizens to become self-sufficient,” said Commissioner Cami Bremer. Family…
Commissioners Approve Pro-Second Amendment Resolution
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners voted today to adopt a resolution showing support for the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution and opposing House Bill 19-1177 (also known as “the Red Flag bill”). The resolution is significant for a number of reasons. Commissioners pledged to “actively resist” the legislation, committed to “legal…
Commissioners to Consider Showing Support for Second Amendment
At its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 12, the Board of El Paso County Commissioners will consider a Resolution expressing its support for the Second Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America. The Board of County Commissioners meet regularly on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 9 a.m. in the Commissioners Hearing Room…
Black Forest Slash Mulch Program Update
VIDEO: Kathy Andrew, El Paso County Environmental Services, provides an update on the Black Forest Slash Mulch Program to the Board of County Commissioners.
Quarterly Update from Visit Colorado Springs
VIDEO: Visit Colorado Springs CEO Doug Price provides an update on local tourism to the El Paso Board of County Commissioners.
March 5 and 7 Commissioners Meetings Canceled
The regularly scheduled Board of County Commissioners meetings for Tuesday, March 5, and Thursday, March 7, have been canceled as the Commissioners will be representing El Paso County at the National Association of Counties (NACo) Annual Legislative Conference March 2 to March 6 in Washington D.C. The NACo Legislative Conference brings together more than 2,000…