Mateo Montoya-Collis is a candidate for El Paso County Sheriff, emphasizing the importance of serving every resident with fairness, professionalism, and integrity. He believes public safety should be non-partisan, focusing on protecting people, respecting the law, and earning community trust.

Policy Priorities

Montoya-Collis’ top policy priorities include community education on Colorado state law, safe communities, community trust and accountability, support for deputies and staff, mental health and crisis response, and responsible jail operations. He also aims to increase support for the military population in El Paso County.

Montoya-Collis stresses that public trust is crucial for public safety, and he plans to address this by focusing on transparency, regular engagement with residents, and clear standards for service and accountability. He wants to ensure that the Sheriff’s Office is a trusted resource for all residents, regardless of neighborhood, background, or political viewpoint.

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