City Council invites community engagement: Serve on the Pikes Peak Library District Board of Trustees

The Colorado Springs City Council and the El Paso County Board of Commissioners are seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the Pikes Peak Library District Board of Trustees due to an upcoming vacancy beginning Jan. 1, 2026.

Members of PPLD's Board of Trustees are appointed by a joint committee of the Colorado Springs City Council and the El Paso County Board of Commissioners. It is a governing board of seven members that are limited to two five-year terms. Trustees serve without remuneration and must live within the Library District's service area.

Responsibilities include attending regular board and committee meetings, following bylaws, serving as a community liaison, appointing and evaluating the performance of the Chief Executive Officer, setting policy, performing strategic planning duties, reviewing and approving the annual budget and more.

Apply by Friday, October 24, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

Visit ColoradoSprings.gov/boardsfor more information.

How to Apply

Please note: This position has a different application process than the typical openings listed on the website.

1. Download and complete the volunteer application.
2. Email the completed application and your resume to [email protected]
   OR fax the completed application and your resume to 719-520-6397
   OR mail the completed application and your resume to:

El Paso County Commissioners' Office
Attention: Jesse Cruz
200 South Cascade Avenue, Suite 100
Colorado Springs, CO 80903-2208

Questions can be directed to Jesse Cruz at [email protected], or 719-520-6391