BRET WATERS COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
NIKKI SIMMONS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Residents of El Paso County, It is our honor to serve each of you as stewards of the El Paso County Government. This County belongs to you, the citizens, and we welcome our charge to uphold your vision and values for the Pikes Peak region. We present this report to you in the spirit of transparency and accountability, and we welcome your feedback. All figures presented in this report were audited by an independent firm, RubinBrown, and certified by your Board of County Commissioners. El Paso County continued to focus on the regional recovery to the global COVID-19 pandemic in 2021. This included receiving and distributing millions of dollars in recovery funds authorized by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to businesses, non-profits, and others most impacted by the disease and the resulting shutdowns. The coronavirus response will continue into 2022, but the County will continue to focus on other important areas as well. The County will invest into high-impact road infrastructure and streamline county systems and processes. The organization will also focus on stormwater improvements, fire mitigation in County parks, and complete a comprehensive salary analysis to address the rapidly changing workforce environment. The County will continue to employ conservative budgeting practices to align with the community’s value and remain within TABOR spending limits. County residents already enjoy the lowest cost per citizen among Colorado’s ten largest counties, and in order to continue providing high-impact services, the County will continue to focus on cost saving practices and policies. And finally, the County will remain committed to collaborating with state, municipal, and local partners to lead through innovation and enhancing our residents’ experience with their government. Thank you,
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