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El Paso County Announces Vernon Stewart as Communications Department Executive Director

May 10, 2022 – El Paso County announces Vernon Stewart has been appointed Executive Director of Communications. Earlier this year, El Paso County Administration made the strategic decision to separate the Public Information Office into two new departments: the Government Affairs Department led by Executive Director Ryan Parsell and the Communications Department led by…

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El Paso & Weld County Commissioners Join Forces to Oppose Collective Bargaining Mandate

El Paso & Weld, CO, April 20, 2022 – The El Paso and Weld County Boards of County Commissioners are joining forces to oppose the collective bargaining mandate introduced today in the Colorado General Assembly. Conservative estimates show the proposal would cost El Paso and Weld counties approximately $25 million and $30 million, respectively—an amount…

Steve Klaffky Appointed Interim County Attorney

El Paso County Commissioners Appoint Steve Klaffky Interim County Attorney

April 18, 2022 – The Board of El Paso County Commissioners unanimously voted to appoint Steve Klaffky as Interim County Attorney during their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. Mr. Klaffky will fulfill the duties of outgoing County Attorney Diana May, who was recently appointed district court judge for the Fourth Judicial District.…

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Volunteer Needed for El Paso County Community Development Advisory Board

April 1, 2022 – The El Paso County Board of Commissioners is seeking a community-minded citizen volunteer to serve on the El Paso County Community Development Advisory Board. Applications for the open position are due by April 15, 2022. The Community Development Advisory Board is currently seeking one new member currently residing in and…

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El Paso County Attorney Diana May Appointed as District Court Judge for the Fourth Judicial District

March 18, 2022 – The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is thrilled to have County Attorney Diana May appointed district court judge for the Fourth Judicial District (El Paso County and Teller Counties) by Governor Jared Polis. “Diana May is the right choice for District Court Judge,” said El Paso County Board Chair…

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Volunteer Needed for Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments Community Advisory Committee

March 18, 2022 – The Board of El Paso County Commissioners and the Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments are seeking a community-minded citizen volunteer to serve on the El Paso County PPACG Community Advisory Committee. Applications for the open positions are due by April 1, 2022. The Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments…