El Paso County, Colorado, June 29, 2023 – El Paso County administrative offices, elected administrative offices, and affiliated agencies will be closed Tuesday, July 4, in observance of the Independence Day Holiday. Additionally, the Board of County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, July 4, is cancelled in observance of Independence Day.

The closure includes the following:

• El Paso County Treasurer & Public Trustee’s Office
• El Paso County Clerk and Recorder Office – All locations
• El Paso County Department of Human Services
• El Paso County Public Health
• Pikes Peak Workforce Center
• CSU Extension
• Office of the 4^th Judicial District Attorney
• 4^th Judicial District Courts and El Paso County Combined Courts.

The Clerk & Recorder’s Office will be closed at all branches Saturday, July 1; Sunday, July 2; Monday, July 3; and Tuesday, July 4 in observance of the holiday. Citizens can obtain Online Motor Vehicle services from one of the 11 Self Service Kiosks throughout El Paso County, or online at dmv.colorado.gov/anywhere. All other offices, agencies, and services will remain open on Monday, July 3.

Administrative offices, elected administrative offices, and affiliated agencies will return to their normal business hours on Wednesday, July 5.

There will not be a Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) meeting on Tuesday, July 4. The next regularly scheduled BoCC meeting will be Tuesday, July 11, 9 a.m. at Centennial Hall, 200 S. Cascade Avenue.

On Independence Day, we celebrate the founding of the United States, the great and indivisible country in which we are fortunate to call home.

El Paso County Treasurer’s Office Training Closures

In an effort to train new staff and better serve our residents, the Treasurer’s Office will also be closed to the public on Thursday, July 6, as well as every Thursday in July including July 13, July 20, and July 27.

El Paso County Department of Human Services

Citizens can apply for food assistance, manage case information, or get more information on additional programs by visiting colorado.gov/PEAK.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado – The Pikes Peak Regional Office of Emergency Management, in coordination with El Paso County and the City of Colorado Springs, is collecting information about specific damages from recent flooding and hailstorms.

The purpose is to assess the financial impact to the community and evaluate potential sources of assistance. There is no guarantee of reimbursement, loans, or any other aid.

County or City residents should fill out the online questionnaire if damage occurred from June 8- 23, 2023, and resulted in one or more of the following:

• Commercial/Industrial Damage, especially damage to basements and/or damage preventing access to homes
• Residential Damage
• Public Facility Damage
• Debris Clearance/Removal
• Small Business Economic Impact

In the description of damage, please be sure to specify the location and type of damage, such as impact to basements or access to homes. Anyone experiencing damage that falls outside the above conditions are encouraged to talk with their private insurance providers.

Information will be retained for future follow-up, as details of potential funding assistance are confirmed. You will be contacted at the email address provided with additional information.

El Paso County, CO, June 29, 2023 – El Paso County administrative offices, elected administrative offices, and affiliated agencies will be closed Tuesday, July 4, in observance of the Independence Day Holiday. Additionally, the Board of County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, July 4, is cancelled in observance of Independence Day.

The closure includes the following:

· El Paso County Treasurer & Public Trustee’s Office

The Treasurer’s Office will also be closing early at 12:00P.M. on Monday, July 3.

· El Paso County Clerk and Recorder Office – All locations

· El Paso County Department of Human Services

· El Paso County Public Health

· Pikes Peak Workforce Center

· CSU Extension

· Office of the 4^th Judicial District Attorney

· 4^th Judicial District Courts and El Paso County Combined Courts

The Clerk & Recorder’s Office will be closed at all branches Saturday, July 1; Sunday, July 2; Monday, July 3; and Tuesday, July 4 in observance of the holiday. Citizens can obtain Online Motor Vehicle services from one of the 11 Self Service Kiosks throughout El Paso County, or online at dmv.colorado.gov/anywhere. All other offices, agencies, and services will remain open on Monday, July 3.

Administrative offices, elected administrative offices, and affiliated agencies will return to their normal business hours on Wednesday, July 5.

There will not be a Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) meeting on Tuesday, July 4. The next regularly scheduled BoCC meeting will be Tuesday, July 11, 9 a.m. at Centennial Hall, 200 S. Cascade Avenue.

On Independence Day, we celebrate the founding of the United States, the great and indivisible country in which we are fortunate to call home.

El Paso County Treasurer’s Office Training Closures

In an effort to train new staff and better serve our residents, the Treasurer’s Office will also be closed to the public on Thursday, July 6, as well as every Thursday in July including July 13, July 20, and July 27. The Treasurer’s Office will also be closing early at 12:00P.M. on Monday, July 3.

El Paso County Department of Human Services

Citizens can apply for food assistance, manage case information, or get more information on additional programs by visiting colorado.gov/PEAK.

The El Paso County Department of Human Services Director of Children, Youth & Family Services was recently honored as a 2023 Woman of Distinction. Catania Jones was recognized May 10 by the Girl Scouts of Colorado at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum. Girl Scouts of Colorado honored four outstanding women in the community who have displayed exemplary leadership and a commitment to advancing the profile of women and girls in our community.

“It is an incredible honor to be included in the company of such inspirational women,” Jones said. “It was fun and a little unbelievable. I couldn’t help but think of the group of women that were honorees in previous years. I also have continued to think about the women that have had impact on me as a human being; as well as women that have had an impact on me as a professional.”

Jones has spent more than 20 years engaging community and system partners to uphold safety, permanency, well-being, and justice for children and youth. Her career has included time working for child placement agencies, TESSA’s Safehouse program, the Division of Youth Services and County child protection.

“Child protection and juvenile justice are a large piece of social justice,” Jones said. “Having positive impact on our children is important; I am unsure of what is more important in the space of social justice. Whether one is a social worker by education, trade, or heart – it all leans towards, and supports, the bigger and broader impact of social justice efforts.”

She has been with El Paso County for four years, although her connections to the County cover far more time. Throughout her career she has repeatedly partnered or collaborated with El Paso County while in her other jobs. Jones has always been focused on finding ways to improve ways to serve children and families.

“El Paso County focuses on delivering services to our community efficiently and effectively,” said El Paso County Department of Human Services Executive Director Stacie Kwitek. “Those efforts depend on our stellar staff, like Catania. She consistently makes a difference in the lives of staff, children, and families, and it is wonderful to see her recognized by our community.”

Leadership has long held an important place in Jones’ efforts.

“We are all leaders, in every space and position, title, role, etc. that we find ourselves,” she said. “Leadership comes from upholding integrity, openness, and kindness. Remember that you hold influence, you choose how to be a champion, you are always looked to as a champion and a representative, regardless of your position, role, or title. It is lovely to be able to see hopeful and driven girls and hopefully positively influence that next generation of women leaders.”

El Paso County, Colorado, May 2, 2023 – On Monday, May 8, 2023, the El Paso County Commissioner Redistricting Commission will meet at 5:30 pm to discuss important administrative items ahead of district meetings. The agenda is available online as well as attached to this press release.

“This public meeting is an important one to hold ahead of our traveling feedback sessions,” said Redistricting Commission Chair Cami Bremer. “We invite members of the public to attend or watch this meeting and submit comments on any items the Redistricting Commission will weigh. We value the voices of our constituents and encourage all residents to participate in the redistricting process.”

What: County Commissioner Redistricting Meeting

Date: May 8, 2023

Time: 5:30 pm

Location: Centennial Hall, 200 S. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Viewing: In person and also be streamed on El Paso County social media channels

Agenda: https://www.agendasuite.org/iip/elpaso/meeting/details/1623

After some procedural motions, the first item that will be discussed is a more in-depth rundown of the criteria the Redistricting Commission must weigh when drawing plans. The next item will be a baseline analysis of existing county commissioner districts’ population and current deviation, demographic information, and resources available to the public to craft their own plans. The subsequent item will contemplate how future proposals will measure political competitiveness, followed by solidifying the dates future district meetings will occur.

While the district meetings will be held throughout the county’s geographical area and will solicit feedback from residents of each commissioner district, members of the public can attend and comment during the May 8, 2023, meeting. The Redistricting Commission may also choose to direct Redistricting staff.

The county recognizes the importance of public engagement in the redistricting process and aims to create a transparent and inclusive process. Therefore, the county will hold several public meetings, including one in each Commissioner district, throughout the coming months to gather input from residents before making any final decisions.

The County Commissioner Redistricting Meeting has set the following deadlines for themselves:

• May 12, 2023 – Create website for residents to submit testimony and proposed maps.
• July 14, 2023 – Last day for members of the public to submit proposals via the website.
• August 4, 2023 – Hold one public hearing in each Commissioner District.
• August 8, 2023 – Last day for the Redistricting Commission to direct staff to create additional redistricting plans for consideration.
• August 11, 2023 – Last day for members of the public to submit comments through the website on proposed plans.
• August 15, 2023 – Anticipated date that the Redistricting Commission will vote to adopt a final plan.

El Paso County’s redistricting process follows the new legal requirements outlined in House Bill 21-1047. As such, neither County Commission Redistricting Commission members nor members of the public can communicate with appointed Redistricting staff about map development in a setting outside of a public redistricting meeting or through the public-facing website – www.elpasoco.com/redistricting

April 26, 2023 – El Paso County administrative, elected administrative offices, and affiliated agencies will be open during normal business hours on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. This includes most El Paso County administrative elected official offices and affiliated agencies, such as the 4th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, Pikes Peak Workforce Center, and the CSU Extension.

The one exception, the El Paso County Clerk & Recorder’s Office, is operating on a two-hour delay.

We would like to remind citizens to plan accordingly by monitoring weather forecasts and heeding travel warnings.

El Paso County, CO, March 17, 2023 – The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Park Advisory Board. Applications for the open position are due by April 7, 2023.

The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is currently seeking three citizens, one to represent District 1 (northern portion of El Paso County), one to represent District 2 (eastern portion of El Paso County) and District 3 (central portion of El Paso County).

The Park Advisory Board reviews and comments on items and proposals related to park policies, philosophies and objectives, and makes formal recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners.

The Park Advisory Board meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 1:30 p.m. in Centennial Hall, 200 S. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs, CO.

The volunteer application is located at www.elpasoco.com and can be accessed at:

https://bocc.elpasoco.com/volunteer Send completed applications to:

Board of El Paso County Commissioners

Attn: Ingrid Mobley

200 S. Cascade Ave., Suite 100

Colorado Springs, CO 80903-2208

[email protected]

Applications may also be faxed to 719-520-6397 or emailed to [email protected].

El Paso Colorado Springs, CO, March 08, 2023 – The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department’s Licensing Committee. Applications for the open position are due by March 21, 2023.

The PPRBD is currently seeking one member who represents a Financial Institution.

The Licensing Committee reviews testing, experience and licensing of applicants for licenses and the performance of work required under the Pikes Peak Regional Building Code and adopted primary and secondary codes by reference, including, but not limited to the Elevator and Escalator Safety Code. Electrical and plumbing contractors are licensed by the State of Colorado, but must also register with Pikes Peak Regional Building Department to perform work in this Jurisdiction. The committee also hears complaints against contractors.

The Licensing Committee is comprised of an architect licensed by the State of Colorado, a professional engineer licensed by the State of Colorado, a building contractor (A license), a building or mechanical contractor, a building contractor (C license), an officer of a financial institution, and a citizen-at-large.

The Licensing Committee meets the second Thursday of each month at the Pikes Peak Regional Development Center, 2880 International Circle, Colorado Springs, Colorado. The meetings are hybrid meetings, which allows in person or virtual attendance.

The volunteer application is located at: https://bocc.elpasoco.com/volunteer

Send completed applications to:

Board of El Paso County Commissioners

Attn: Ingrid Mobley

200 S. Cascade Ave., Suite 100

Colorado Springs, CO 80903-2208

[email protected]

Applications may also be faxed to 719-520-6397 or emailed to [email protected]