Take Action!

CONTACT YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS

A first step in taking political action can be as simple as contacting your elected officials.

Visit our "Contact Elected Officials" page for more information.

VOLUNTEER WITH LEAGUE

League of Women Voters is a great way to "get your feet wet." Join in a Voter Registration Drive or a Get Out the Vote effort, lobby on legislation or attend a government meeting or an educational election forum. Email LWVPPR@gmail.com to learn about more League opportunities.

Attend a Citizens' College. Several options are offered by El Paso County. 

SERVE ON GOVERNMENT BOARDS AND COMMITTEES

Serve on Government Boards, Committees or Commissions and make a difference in your community.

El Paso County Volunteer Boards and Commissions

Colorado Springs Boards, Commissions and Committees

Manitou Springs Boards and Commissions

Teller County Planning Commission Teller County Board of Review

Woodland Park Boards, Commissions and Committees

Additional Local Government Boards

Consider contacting your local school, or school district, to serve on various committees. The State of Colorado also has opportunities to serve on various boards and commissions.

FOLLOW LEGISLATION

Follow legislation at the city, county and state level to know who is making laws that will affect you.

Colorado Springs City Council

Colorado Legislation

RUN FOR OFFICE

Colorado's Secretary of State website has helpful information about running for office here.

Colorado Springs is a home rule city and runs it's own elections. Visit the City Clerk's website for more information on how to run for Colorado Springs City Council or Mayor.

CREATE LEGISLATION

Learn more about creating initiatives on the Secretary of State's website.