Colorado Springs operates under a council-mayor form of government. Elections are held every four years for mayor, four council members-at-large, and four council members from the districts where they reside. Colorado Springs is the seat of El Paso County.
Head Official: Mayor Lionel Rivera (since 2003; current term expires 2007)
Total Number of City Employees: 2,500 (2004)
City Information: City Hall, PO Box 1575, Colorado Springs, CO 80901; telephone (719)385-CITY