# Board of County Commissioners Meeting 11-03-2026

At the November 3, 2026, El Paso County Board of County Commissioners meeting, commissioners approved the consent calendar 4–0 and adopted a proclamation recognizing National Veterans Small Business Week and Small Business Saturday. The proclamation encouraged residents to support local businesses; local organizations and veteran entrepreneurs described business-support programs and community events. No contract awards, bids, vendor selections, or purchasing decisions were identified. A public commenter opposed a previously approved travel center, but no related action was taken at this meeting.

The quarterly budget report noted that nearly $2 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds remained to be spent by December 31, 2026, and that the capital improvement budget had no activity during the quarter apart from planned year-end payments on certificates of participation. A commissioner reported that the Opioid Abatement Council had recommended approximately $2 million in community investments after reviewing 38 applications; this was a recommendation, not a board award. A Community Services Block Grant recommendation that includes Mount Carmel was also expected to come before the board, pending state approval. The board approved entry into executive session 4–0 for annual personnel reviews. No procurement action was identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Healthcare
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** November 03, 2026

### Sources
- [Board of County Commissioners Meeting 11-03-2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYJPhtsYFCA) - ElPasoCountyCO