Due to a scheduling conflict there will be no Board of El Paso County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, July 16, 2019. Commissioners and several County staff will be attending the 84th annual National Association of Counties Conference. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of El Paso County Commissioners is Tuesday, July 23 in…
The Human Society of the Pikes Peak Region and “Nacho” came to the Board of County Commissioners to talk about National Pet Preparedness Month. If there is an emergency, do you have a plan for your pets and livestock?
The El Paso County Commissioners joined the Pikes Peak Range Riders and the organizers of the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo at the Thursday, June 6, 2019, regular meeting to celebrate this summer’s roster of events that help celebrate El Paso County’s and the Pikes Peak Region’s rich Western Heritage.
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners celebrated the hard work of the County Department of Public Works on Tuesday, May 28, with a Proclamation recognizing National Public Works Week 2019. The recognition comes just days before the Department of Public Works’ Open House, scheduled for June 1. Public Works Executive Director Scot Cuthbertson accepted…
Due to scheduling conflicts there will be no Board of El Paso County Commissioners meeting on Thursday, May 30 or Tuesday, June 4, 2019. Commissioners will be attending the United States Air Force Academy graduation ceremony on Thursday, May 30. Then on June 4, they will be meeting with county leaders from around the state,…
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners approved a proclamation (May 15, 2019) recognizing the launch of TESSA’s new “It’s Not Okay” campaign, an effort to curb domestic and sexual violence.
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners approved a proclamation honoring the retirement of El Paso County Administrator, Henry Yankowski, on April 25, 2019. County staff, friends and associates spoke about Henry’s leadership and expressed their gratitude for his work.
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…
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…
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…
