Commissioner Kerry Geithner explains county powers, limits and priorities to Citizen College attendees
Oct 17, 2025
Oct 17, 2025
District 2 Commissioner Kerry Geithner described the roles of the board, the countys statutory limits under state law, and priorities such as roads and public safety during an El Paso County Citizen College session.
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Commissioner Kerry Geithner (District 2) told Citizen College participants that El Paso County is a political subdivision of the state and therefore "subject to all of the state laws," and that the county has only the authorities the state grants.
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