‘After CC, Everything was Easy:’ Yolanda Avila ‘85 Projected to Become First Democrat to Win Seat on El Paso County Commission in Half Century

On election night, while leading significantly in the polls, Colorado College alum Yolanda Avila appeared confident that she would become the first Democrat to win a seat on the El Paso County Commission in more than 50 years. “We are gonna make shit happen,” a jubilant Avila said in a speech to supporters as votes were still coming in and some races were too close to call. In Colorado, county commissioners are responsible for deciding how to direct local property tax revenue to departments, according to Colorado Counties, Inc., an organization that represents county commissioners. Among other things, commissioners also determine how much money goes to departments, including transportation, health and human services and law enforcement. Uniquely, El Paso County Commissioners are also in charge of the county Department of Public Health.

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