Monument, Colorado Public Records

The Monument Police Department provides law enforcement services within the town limits. Officers are responsible for upholding local laws, responding to emergency calls, and investigating criminal activities that occur in the community. The department also participates in the National Sex Offender Public Website, allowing residents to search for registered offenders in their area. Additionally, the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Most Wanted list includes information on any fugitives with ties to the region.

Voters in Monument receive election services from the El Paso County Clerk and Recorder Elections Division, located at 1675 West Garden of the Gods Road, Suite 2200, Colorado Springs, CO 80907. Residents can reach the office at 719-575-VOTE (8683) or visit www.epcvotes.com for information and services. Colorado voters can register online at www.govotecolorado.gov up to 8 days before any election, or register and vote in person through Election Day at a Voter Service and Polling Center. Online registration requires a valid Colorado driver's license or ID card number, though residents can also register by mail or in person with proof of residency. The town holds municipal elections on the first Tuesday in April of odd-numbered years for Town Board of Trustees positions—six trustees serving staggered four-year terms—and Mayor, who serves a two-year term. The next municipal election will be held in April 2025, with candidate filings opening in January 2025. Residents can find their assigned Voter Service and Polling Center location by visiting www.epcvotes.com and entering their address, or by calling the Elections Division. Multiple centers open throughout El Paso County during early voting periods and on Election Day. Under Colorado law (C.R.S. § 1-2-227), voter registration lists are public records available for purchase by qualified requesters, and precinct-level election results are posted at www.epcvotes.com after each election. Campaign finance reports for local candidates are filed with the Town Clerk and are available for public inspection, while state and county candidate finance reports are accessible through the Colorado Secretary of State at www.sos.state.co.us/tracer. In the November 2024 general election, El Paso County reported approximately 73% voter turnout, with over 337,000 ballots cast out of approximately 462,000 registered voters, reflecting Colorado's mail-ballot system and high civic engagement. For the November 3, 2026 general election, Monument and El Paso County voters will decide several key races: the Colorado Governor's race (incumbent Jared Polis's term expires, though 2026 gubernatorial election status depends on term limits), U.S. Senate seat (Colorado's Class III Senate seat will be on the ballot), one or more U.S. House seats (Colorado's 5th Congressional District represents Monument), Colorado State Senate District 11 and State House District 15 (which include Monument), El Paso County Commissioner positions, and potentially local ballot measures for the town or Lewis-Palmer School District 38. Colorado is a universal mail-ballot state: all active registered voters automatically receive a mail ballot approximately 21 days before each election, which can be returned by mail (postage-free), deposited in 24-hour ballot drop boxes located throughout the area, or voted in person at any Voter Service and Polling Center during early voting or on Election Day. Voters can track their ballot status at www.govotecolorado.gov.