The Colorado Springs City Council and the El Paso County Board of Commissioners are seeking volunteers to fill an upcoming vacancy on the Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) Board of Trustees. The new term will begin on January 1, 2026.
The PPLD Board consists of seven members who can serve up to two five-year terms. Appointments are made by a joint committee from both the City Council and the County Commissioners. Trustees must live within the Library District’s service area and serve without pay.
Board members have several responsibilities, including attending meetings, following board bylaws, acting as community liaisons, appointing and evaluating the Chief Executive Officer, setting policies, strategic planning, and reviewing and approving annual budgets.
Applications for this position are due by Friday, October 24, 2025 at noon. More information about this opportunity is available at ColoradoSprings.gov/boards.
Applicants need to download a volunteer application form, complete it along with their resume, and submit it via email to volunteer@elpasoco.com. Alternatively, applications can be faxed to 719-520-6397 or mailed to the El Paso County Commissioners’ Office at 200 South Cascade Avenue in Colorado Springs.
Questions about the application process can be directed to Jesse Cruz at JesseCruz@elpasoco.com or by calling 719-520-6391.
