The regular board meeting commenced following an invocation. Key organizational items addressed included the appointment of leadership for 2026, where Commissioner Carrie Gner was appointed chair and Commissioner Lauren Nelson vice chair. The board also approved amendments to the legislative and parliamentary rules and procedures, established the governmental offices' organizational structure, modified 2026 county commissioner liaison responsibilities, affirmed the sufficiency of crime insurance policy coverage for officials, and reaffirmed the posting location for public meetings as the county website. A proclamation recognizing Martin Luther King Jr. Day was passed, during which the board heard comments from representatives of the Dr. Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. Preservation Society regarding the significance of the holiday and the visit of Dr. King's granddaughter.
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The El Paso County budget process for 2025 prioritized economic sustainability and strategic investments. The overall County revenue budget is $500,538,725, with increases in Sales Tax, Property Tax, State revenue for programs within Human Services and Road & Bridge, and Interest revenue. The 2025 budget includes a TABOR refund to taxpayers and a temporary mill levy reduction. The County's primary focus was on critical infrastructure and road needs, investing in human capital, and addressing additional operational needs. The overall 2025 County expenditure budget is a total of $533,025,318. The 2025 budget allocates additional funding for road projects, critical infrastructure, parks, financial systems, and stormwater projects, cost of living increases, personnel pay-for-performance adjustments, and human capital needs.
Oct 8, 2024·Board meeting
El Paso County Budget Hearing
The budget hearing includes discussion on the preliminary balanced budget for 2025. Priorities include public safety, roads, and storm water infrastructure. The budget includes conservative sales tax forecasts and limited full-time employee additions. The budget aligns with the county's strategic plan objectives, including infrastructure, service quality, community trust, and health and safety. Discussion also covers restricted funding sources, including the Road and Bridge escrow fund, the conservation trust fund, the household hazardous waste fund, the schools trust fund, and local improvement districts. Additionally, the budget addresses cop payments, the self-insurance fund, and statutory match requirements for the Department of Human Services.
