Board of County Commissioners Meeting 7/27/2026

The El Paso County Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting on July 27, 2026, primarily to discuss a resolution referring a ballot question for the November 2026 general election. The ballot question proposes to extend the expiration date of the existing public safety sales and use tax, originally approved by voters in 2012 and extended in 2018, without increasing the tax rate. The tax funds are dedicated exclusively to the Sheriff's Office for public safety needs, including criminal justice, emergency response, equipment, and wildland fire services. The board discussed the flexibility of the tax language to cover various equipment purchases, including vehicles and potentially drones, and confirmed that funds have been strictly used for public safety purposes. The resolution was approved to move forward to a second reading on August 4, 2026. No other procurement or budget items were addressed during the meeting.