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April 29, 2025<\/strong> – El Paso County Commissioners stand firmly with our law enforcement and federal partners for their work this weekend to ensure the safety of our community and prevent illegal activity in Colorado Springs. While we respect the constitutional right of our citizens to peaceful protest, we support our law enforcement and thank President Trump for his commitment to public safety in our community.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

April 29, 2025 – El Paso County Commissioners stand firmly with our law enforcement and federal partners for their work this weekend to ensure the safety of our community and prevent illegal activity in Colorado Springs. 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