El Paso County Commissioner · District 1
Growth
with
Conscience.
Raul Acosta is running to bring principled leadership to Colorado Springs — building a county that grows smart, invests wisely, and leaves no neighborhood behind.
Colorado Springs
District 1
The Platform
What Raul Will Fight For
Infrastructure
Roads, Water & Reliable Services
El Paso County's growth demands infrastructure that keeps pace. Raul will prioritize road maintenance, water system investment, and reliable public services for every neighborhood in District 1.
Read the full planEconomic Development
Jobs & Opportunity for All
Smart economic growth means supporting local businesses, attracting quality employers, and ensuring that prosperity reaches working families — not just developers.
Learn morePublic Safety
Safe Communities, Trusted Institutions
Raul believes in fully funding public safety while building the community trust that makes it effective. Every resident deserves to feel safe in their home and neighborhood.
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About Raul
Rooted in Colorado Springs. Ready to Lead.
Raul Acosta has spent over 29years building his life and career in El Paso County. As a small business owner, community volunteer, and father, he understands what families in District 1 need from their county government.
He's not a career politician — he's a neighbor who believes that growth and conscience aren't opposites. They're the only way forward.
Endorsements
Trusted by Our Community
"Raul Acosta is exactly the kind of principled, community-focused leader El Paso County needs. He listens, he acts, and he delivers."
Maria Gonzalez
President, Colorado Springs Small Business Alliance
"I've watched Raul show up for this community time and again. His commitment to responsible growth is exactly what District 1 needs."
Pastor James Whitfield
Eastside Community Church
"As a longtime resident of District 1, I know we need someone who understands our neighborhoods. Raul is that person."
Linda Tran
Neighborhood Association Chair, District 1
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