What A Great Week at the 2019 Fair
El Paso County Fair staff presented a review of the 2019 County Fair to the Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019.
Volunteers Needed for El Paso County Planning Commission
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Planning Commission. Applications are due by August 22, 2019. The Planning Commission is currently seeking three (3) Associate members. The Planning Commission reviews planning petitions and makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners on land…
Centennial Celebration of Colorado Springs American Legion Post 5
The American Legion and Colorado Springs Post 5 are celebrating their 100th anniversary in 2019. The Board of El Paso County Commissioners recognized the Centennial Celebration with a proclamation.
Volunteers Needed for El Paso County Community Development Advisory Board
The El Paso County Board of Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Community Development Advisory Board. Applications for the open position are due by August19, 2019. The Community Development Advisory Board is currently seeking one new member currently residing in and able to represent County Commissioner District 2.…
Assessor’s Update on Assessments of Airbnbs
El Paso County Assessor, Steve Schleiker, provided the Board of Commissioners with an update on the topic of Short Term Rentals regarding the assessment of properties that are used as an Airbnb. (July 30, 2019)
Clerk and Recorder July 2019 Update
Clerk and Recorder Chuck Broerman presented an office update (including motor vehicle and elections) to the Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, July 30, 2019.
Sahwatch Parking Garage Closed for Maintenance
The El Paso County parking garage located at the corner of Sahwatch Street and Vermijo Avenue will be closed for maintenance for several weeks. Residents will have to find alternative parking in the downtown area for events at the Pikes Peak Center and for business at Centennial Hall.
Commissioners Honor Korean War Veterans
This year marks the 69th anniversary of the beginning of the Korean War which commenced on June 25, 1950. The Board of El Paso County Commissioners approved a proclamation to show its gratitude and appreciation for all who fought in the Korean War and honors the many Korean War veterans who returned from the fields…
Gonzalez to Host July 31 Town Hall
El Paso County Commissioner Longinos Gonzalez, Jr. will host a Town Hall Meeting from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31, at the Colorado Centre Metro District Fire Department at 4770 Horizon View Drive, Colorado Springs. “I’m looking forward to this opportunity to hear the thoughts of people from my district and learn more…
Leadership Pikes Peak: Week of Leadership
The Board of County Commissioners of El Paso County, Colorado recognizes the week of July 15th to July 19th, 2019 as Leadership Pikes Peak Week of Leadership in El Paso County and proclaims its gratitude and support for the graduates and alumni working as Community Trustees in the Pikes Peak Region.