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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]January 14, 2025\u00a0<\/strong>– Three El Paso County Commissioners and the Fourth Judicial District Attorney were sworn in today during a ceremony at Centennial Hall. Administering the oaths of office was Fourth Judicial District Chief Judge Erin Sokol.<\/p>\n

Commissioner Carrie Geitner, representing District 2, was re-elected to another four-year term in office. Commissioner District 2 extends from the east side of Colorado Springs neighborhoods and includes Falcon, Peyton, Calhan and Ramah.<\/p>\n

Newly elected to represent District 3 is Commissioner Bill Wysong, who is replacing term-limited Stan VanderWerf. District 3 encompasses the western portion of El Paso County, including Palmer Lake, Manitou Springs and Green Mountain Falls.<\/p>\n

Also new to the Board of County Commissioners is Commissioner Cory Applegate, representing District 4. Previously serving as District 4 Commissioner was Longinos Gonzalez, Jr., who was also term limited. District 4 is made up of the southern portion of El Paso County, including Fort Carson, Security-Widefield and Fountain.<\/p>\n

Each of the three Commissioners were elected to serve for a four-year term.<\/p>\n

Fourth Judicial District Attorney Michael Allen was also sworn in during the ceremony after being re-elected to serve a second four-year term. The Fourth Judicial District represents both El Paso and Teller Counties.<\/p>\n

The 2025 Oath of Office Ceremony can be viewed on El Paso County\u2019s YouTube channel<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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www.ElPasoCo<\/strong>.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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