# LPEPC — Libertarian Party of El Paso County

> The Libertarian Party of El Paso County (LPEPC) fights for individual freedom, limited government, and free markets in Colorado Springs and El Paso County, Colorado. We elect Libertarian candidates to local office, promote liberty principles, and welcome all who believe in freedom. LPEPC holds monthly board meetings open to all members.

## About

- [About LPEPC](https://www.lpepc.org/about): Mission, board leadership, history, and principles of the Libertarian Party of El Paso County
- [Platform](https://www.lpepc.org/platform): Our positions on individual liberty, limited government, free markets, and personal responsibility
- [Candidates](https://www.lpepc.org/candidates): 2026 Libertarian candidates running in El Paso County — including Janet Turner for Colorado State Senate District 11
- [Bylaws](https://www.lpepc.org/bylaws): Official governing documents of the Libertarian Party of El Paso County

## Get Involved

- [Join LPEPC](https://www.lpepc.org/join): Become a member or subscribe to the newsletter — free, no membership fees required
- [Run for Office](https://www.lpepc.org/run): How to run as a Libertarian candidate in El Paso County — local, state, and national offices
- [Donate](https://www.lpepc.org/donate): Support the Libertarian Party of El Paso County — 100% voluntary, zero taxpayer funding
- [Member Survey](https://www.lpepc.org/survey): Member questionnaire — share your views with LPEPC leadership

## News & Events

- [Blog](https://www.lpepc.org/blog): News, meeting minutes, agendas, and updates from LPEPC
- [Events & Calendar](https://www.lpepc.org/events): Full El Paso County civic calendar — LPEPC meetings, liberty-allied events, and government meetings for all incorporated municipalities in El Paso County

## Contact & Legal

- [Contact](https://www.lpepc.org/contact): Reach LPEPC board members — general inquiries: info@lpepc.org
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.lpepc.org/privacy): Privacy policy for lpepc.org

## Key Facts

- Full name: Libertarian Party of El Paso County
- Abbreviation: LPEPC
- Website: https://www.lpepc.org
- Location: Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado
- Chair: Brian Flanagan (chair@lpepc.org)
- Vice Chair: Richard Graf (vicechair@lpepc.org)
- Treasurer: John Hjersman (treasurer@lpepc.org)
- Secretary: Robin Early (secretary@lpepc.org)
- General contact: info@lpepc.org
- State affiliate: Libertarian Party of Colorado (lpco.org)
- National affiliate: Libertarian Party (lp.org)
- Core principles: individual liberty, limited government, free markets, personal responsibility

## 2026 Candidates

- Janet Turner — Colorado State Senate District 11 (featured candidate)
- Mark Elworth — candidate
- Doug Jones — candidate

## LPEPC Board Meetings

- Schedule: Monthly, third Monday of each month
- Location: East Library East Annex, 5550 N Union Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
- Time: 5:00–6:00 PM
- Open to all LPEPC members

## 2026 General Election

- Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
- Colorado mail ballots sent automatically to all active registered voters
- In-person voting at any El Paso County vote center, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM MST
- Voter registration and vote center lookup: govotecolorado.gov
- LPEPC considers the 2026 General Election the most important civic event of the year

## El Paso County Civic Calendar

The LPEPC events page (https://www.lpepc.org/events) maintains a comprehensive schedule of government meetings for all incorporated municipalities in El Paso County, June–November 2026:

- Colorado Springs City Council — Colorado Springs (largest city in El Paso County)
- El Paso County Board of County Commissioners — county government meetings
- CSU Board of Governors — Colorado State University System board
- Fountain City Council — 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, Fountain City Hall, 116 S. Main St., Fountain
- Manitou Springs City Council — 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, Memorial Hall, 606 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs (hybrid/Zoom)
- Monument Town Council — 1st and 3rd Mondays, Monument Town Hall, 645 Beacon Lite Rd., Monument
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees — 2nd and 4th Thursdays, Palmer Lake Town Hall, 28 Valley Crescent, Palmer Lake
- Calhan Board of Trustees — 2nd Monday monthly, Calhan Town Hall, 556 Colorado Ave., Calhan
- Green Mountain Falls Board of Trustees — 1st Tuesday monthly, Town Hall, 10615 Green Mountain Falls Rd., Green Mountain Falls

## Liberty-Allied Events

- Liberty on the Rocks — Colorado Springs: Monthly social meetup for libertarians and liberty-minded individuals. 3rd Thursday of each month, 6:00–8:00 PM at 105 Brewing, 1466 Garden of the Gods Rd Ste 178, Colorado Springs, CO 80907. Non-partisan, all are welcome.