Telecommunicators Recognized by Commissioners
VIDEO: The El Paso County 911 dispatchers were recognized with a National Telecommunicators Week proclamation at the Board of El Paso County Commissioners meeting on April 18, 2019.
Commissioners, Colorado Springs Conservatory Mark Child Abuse Prevention Month
The Board of County Commissioners Meeting approved a Proclamation marking Child Abuse Prevention Month at the regular April 18, 2019, meeting. Young voices sang exuberantly about home during the regular meeting of the Board of El Paso County Commissioners on Thursday. A group of children and musicians with the Colorado Springs Conservatory performed the song…
Diana May Appointed County Attorney
VIDEO: The Board of El Paso County Commissioners appointed Diana May as the new County Attorney on April 19, 2019. “Diana May is absolutely the right person to take over as County Attorney,” said the Board of County Commissioner Mark Waller. “Diana has an incredible legal mind. Her 22 years as both a Deputy District…
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.
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…
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.