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In response to the comments, a county official on the dais corrected the record, saying county commissioners “do not set their own salaries” and that salaries and the majority of property tax formulation are determined at the state level. The official said it was important to ensure the public has accurate information.

The transcript records Little’s assertions and the commissioner’s brief corrective remarks during the meeting; there was no formal action taken in response to the public comments during the session.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of County Commissioners Meeting 6-17-2025","oneSentenceSummary","At public comment a resident alleged that El Paso County’s property tax system violates multiple amendments to the U.S. Constitution; a commissioner responded during the meeting to correct factual inaccuracies about how commissioners’ salaries and property tax formulas are set.","taxTitle","El Paso County, Colorado","taxId",5790,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6554669,"Board approves consent calendar, 4–0; no public speakers on Buzzcrown Bistro item",41,830000,871000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5021620-dcd7184a07941fd566fe328e26f06e61&start=830&end=871","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5021620-dcd7184a07941fd566fe328e26f06e61/thumbnail_830000.jpg","/articles/6554669/El-Paso-County/Colorado/Board-approves-consent-calendar-40-no-public-speakers-on-Buzzcrown-Bistro-item","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6554669-1104ce6cfed1d2c730139ed138247fca/orig.mp4?Expires=1770435719&Signature=nCau85KVsnQ-upnPDkZNWr2-euYCZ8Vmtf2Vw7AXdNbAKpyJWGkYM8j7sqhb4QJA6zBX~EJcpqPrG4u17EA~1YsKWD7bBksU9wnJLwawinwH-2kpDJU8etuC8N19x~GRq3jw27OSs3B5RIBsdPWh~Y5BrQ4ILPsr~C8RqaeE-f-sz3Qri8Ons0aRv3jD5othMJYIoUXePK9ezzFRvfZiioc~pXXFQqr9aVIzjdg2DyR5gN3b5LCpOr9KaybeTWelpPxwl0-r80axMMh1-NUgUZKmx6Tak16RHlESFHJvImYRSleaMyJRs6flFZEkeO3grCjr9Qp7A~DEsaNsMvKxaw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The El Paso County Board of County Commissioners approved the consent calendar (items 5a through 5f.1) by roll call vote on Tuesday, June 17. A motion to approve the consent calendar was made and seconded, and the board recorded four affirmative votes and no negatives or abstentions.

Before the roll call, staff asked whether anyone in the audience wished to speak on the Buzzcrown Bistro permanent modification; the board was told there were no speakers for that item. The meeting record shows the roll call responses as “yes” or “aye” from the four voting members and the chair also voted aye, yielding a 4–0 approval on the consent calendar.

The agenda listed consent items 5a–5f.1 but the transcript did not provide item‑level descriptions, so specific measures included on the consent calendar were not specified in the public record excerpt.","The El Paso County Board of County Commissioners approved its consent calendar by roll call vote with a 4–0 tally; no members of the public spoke on the Buzzcrown Bistro permanent modification when asked.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6554674,"El Paso County Fair set for July 12–19 in Callahan; organizers tout expanded sponsorships, free entertainment and 4‑H participation",1127,1522000,2649000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5021620-dcd7184a07941fd566fe328e26f06e61&start=1522&end=2649","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5021620-dcd7184a07941fd566fe328e26f06e61/thumbnail_1522000.jpg","/articles/6554674/El-Paso-County/Colorado/El-Paso-County-Fair-set-for-July-1219-in-Callahan-organizers-tout-expanded-sponsorships-free-entertainment-and-4H-participation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6554674-edcb0863a87e04ce20a12a29476bb6a6/orig.mp4?Expires=1770435719&Signature=E95DCZfNRmy5-~i4Yx24dpcwEe-rgo33~GPwd4tPOOOp4d2A7E2CnB3F756puLv~ZizE1tZrZ-vEC3xmYr5USVDYb44qUcqhaVZ1v22iqogVGhY671iESEOGS066LZjYt65qy2B0aYGVpL0e7uRty9EFGzfQrNc7oICmp0f5VHa~55HBZ6xzMI0SiGTwvyEh-PPDHFMBgguYzzXnd7l9E53k4m5ZqOTPWWN5oVSPDW6PuhG6fDvH9~hqfGIeHFsfp6eBfnYZK1r3gEsvCfKkdzNN1PXYIcEak191YV9c1zYZ92hAbKpsDMg3YVzaQkc6C9hFS-DUXR6GB~dtQeEoSQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Teresa Odello, division manager for recreation and cultural services at El Paso County, told commissioners that the county’s 120th fair will run July 12–19 in Callahan and will emphasize partnerships, free entertainment and agricultural programming.

Organizers said they secured more than $108,500 in cash sponsorships and roughly $140,000 in in‑kind support to underwrite rides, arena events and services at the fair. “We could not run our fair without these sponsors, cash and in kind alike,” Odello said.

Anjana Aljets, the fair supervisor, outlined the week’s program and marketing approach and said the theme — “a spudtacular journey” — reflects the fair’s origin as a potato festival in 1905. “We are super excited to talk about what we are expecting at this year’s fair,” Aljets said. She described free daily entertainment that spans historical-genre acts and modern attractions, including a ventriloquist, extreme juggler acts, a stunt show with a human cannonball and a “hype crew” that will perform hourly on the grounds.

Ticketed arena events include auto races, two nights of rodeo (one CPRA event and one rough-stock rodeo), mounted shooting added to the CPRA day, youth bull riding and a demolition derby. Aljets said the county has added more free arena programming on nights that previously had no ticketed event.

Organizers stressed the fair’s agriculture and youth programs. County staff said the fair will again host 4‑H and FFA projects, several livestock shows and the El Paso County Junior Livestock Sale on the last day. The presentation listed 4‑H participation and volunteer figures reported at the meeting and described registration as up year over year.

Kate Johnson, a member of the fair advisory board and the fair queen coordinator, summarized the fair queen program and introduced Madison Finley Wagner, the 2025 El Paso County Fair Queen, who gave brief remarks about the fair’s history and schedule. “From a humble potato festival to the fair we know and love today, the fair has always been about celebrating our connections, community, and our heritage,” Wagner said.

Commissioners asked a few logistical questions about programming and appearances, including whether certain novelty acts would involve commissioners. No changes to the week’s schedule were announced during the presentation.

Organizers provided materials and directed residents to the fair website for tickets and additional information.","County staff detailed programming, sponsorships and youth participation for the 120th El Paso County Fair, highlighting free acts, ticketed arena events and partnerships that organizers say support operations.","actionData","errors"]

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Resident alleges constitutional violations by El Paso County tax policy; commissioner corrects record

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El Paso County Fair set for July 12–19 in Callahan; organizers tout expanded sponsorships, free entertainment and 4‑H participation