Beyond the Dais - The Stories of El Paso County

An Interview with El Paso County Attorney Kenny Hodges

This interview with El Paso County's Attorney, Kenny Hodges, was recorded on October 7, 2022. In this episode we discuss the County Attorney's role, the unique way in which the office operates, and which John Grisham book Mr. Hodges leans on for his most pressing legal advice (the answer may surprise you).
If you are interested in learning more about how El Paso County is communicating with its residents, please visit https://www.elpasoco.com/. If you are interested in stories about organizations and projects in the community that are putting America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant funding to good use, please visit https://admin.elpasoco.com/el-paso-county-arpa-stories/ and stay tuned to future episodes of this podcast.

An Interview with Catholic Charities of Central Colorado

This interview with Catholic Charities' Behavioral Health Specialist, Allie Warner Orozco, was recorded on September 27, 2022. In this episode we discuss Catholic Charities' purpose within the community, how they work together with various non-profit agencies, and how beneficial it was for the organization to receive American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant funding from El Paso County.
If you want to get involved with Catholic Charities, or are someone seeking assistance, you can learn more by visiting their website at https://www.ccharitiescc.org/. If you are interested in more stories about organizations in the community that were awarded funding by El Paso County via ARPA grants, stay tuned in for future episodes of this podcast.

An Interview with El Paso County Interim Director of Public Works Jack Ladley

This interview with El Paso County's Interim Director of Public Works, Jack Ladley, was recorded on September 15, 2022. In this episode we discuss the various operations performed by the Public Works department, ways El Paso County residents can play a part in the department's success, and why collaboration with numerous organizations is so critical.
If you are interested in learning more about how El Paso County is communicating with its residents, please visit https://www.elpasoco.com/. If you are interested in stories about organizations and projects in the community that are putting America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant funding to good use, please visit https://admin.elpasoco.com/el-paso-county-arpa-stories/ and stay tuned to future episodes of this podcast.

An Interview with El Paso County Administrator Bret Waters

This interview with El Paso County's Administrator, Bret Waters, was recorded on September 30, 2022. In this episode we discuss the role the County Administrator plays in local government, the importance of various working relationships between the County and other parties, and where Mr. Waters sees El Paso County five and ten years from now.
If you are interested in learning more about how El Paso County is communicating with its residents, please visit https://www.elpasoco.com/. If you are interested in stories about organizations and projects in the community that are putting America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant funding to good use, please visit https://admin.elpasoco.com/el-paso-county-arpa-stories/ and stay tuned to future episodes of this podcast.

An Interview with El Paso County Executive Director of Communications Vernon Stewart

This interview with El Paso County's Executive Director of Communications, Vernon Stewart, was recorded on September 26, 2022. In this episode we discuss the role communications plays in local government, why it's important to have two-way communication with County residents, and what steps the Communications team is taking to create more transparency in their messaging.
If you are interested in learning more about how El Paso County is communicating with its residents, please visit https://www.elpasoco.com/. If you are interested in stories about organizations and projects in the community that are putting America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant funding to good use, please visit https://admin.elpasoco.com/el-paso-county-arpa-stories/ and stay tuned to future episodes of this podcast.

An Interview with Solid Rock Community Development Corporation

This interview with Solid Rock Community Development Center's Executive Director, Ben Anderson, was recorded on August 16, 2022. In this episode we discuss Solid Rock's purpose within the community, what their goals are for those they serve, and how beneficial it was for the organization to receive American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant funding from El Paso County.
If you want to get involved with Solid Rock, or are someone seeking assistance, you can learn more by visiting their website at www.solidrockcdc.com. If you are interested in more stories about organizations in the community that were awarded funding by El Paso County via ARPA grants, stay tuned in for future episodes of this podcast.

An Interview with Springs Rescue Mission

This interview with Springs Rescue Mission's Chief Development Officer, Travis Williams, was recorded on August 26, 2022. In this episode we discuss Springs Rescue Mission's purpose within the community, what their goals are for those they serve, and how beneficial it was for the organization to receive American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant funding from El Paso County.
If you want to get involved with Springs Rescue Mission, or are someone seeking assistance, you can learn more by visiting their website at www.springsrescuemission.org. If you are interested in more stories about organizations in the community that were awarded funding by El Paso County via ARPA grants, stay tuned in for future episodes of this podcast.

An Interview with Pikes Peak Business & Education Alliance

This interview with Pikes Peak Business & Education Alliance's (PPBEA) Director, Bob Gemignani, was recorded on August 23, 2022. In this episode we discuss the PPBEA's mission within the community, how their programs benefit students and businesses alike, and how beneficial it was for the organization to receive American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant funding from El Paso County.
If you want to get involved with the PPBEA, you can learn more by visiting their website at www.ppbea.org. If you are interested in more stories about organizations in the community that were awarded funding by El Paso County via ARPA grants, stay tuned in for future episodes of this podcast.

An Interview with Care and Share Food Bank

This interview with Care and Share's President and CEO, Nate Springer, was recorded on August 15, 2022. In this episode we discuss Care and Share's programs, what it means for them to be a pillar within the community, and how beneficial it was for the organization to receive American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant funding from El Paso County.
If you want to get involved with Care and Share, or are someone seeking assistance, you can learn more by visiting their website at www.careandshare.org. If you are interested in more stories about organizations in the community that were awarded funding by El Paso County via ARPA grants, stay tuned in for future episodes of this podcast.