Lauren Nelson, the current Commissioner representing District 5 in El Paso County, is seeking re-election. As a native of the Springs, Nelson has brought principled leadership to the role since June 2025. She believes in protecting taxpayers, safeguarding individual rights, and respecting private property.

Experience and Qualifications

Nelson has approved a fiscally conservative budget, fought against over-regulation, and protected property rights. She has also secured $4M in federal dollars for safer roads and stormwater and is working to bring an additional $16M in federal funding to the area.

Policy Priorities

Nelson’s top priority is to maintain a limited government that respects private property rights, protects individual freedoms, and safeguards taxpayers. She will continue to make decisions based on these principles, ensuring the appropriate use of tax dollars and advocating for limited government in El Paso County.

Nelson also believes in the importance of good governance, which she defines as decisions based on the proper role of government. She will consider whether items are an appropriate use of tax-payer dollars or if they would be better handled by non-profits. She also believes that government should focus on supporting law enforcement and infrastructure, such as roads and stormwater, and that new development should pay its own way for infrastructure needs.

Original reporting: KRDO (Colorado Springs metro) — read the source article.