An Opportunity for Civic Conversation
As community leaders in the Pikes Peak region, we know it’s important to support the civic health of our community through conversation and debate. The Forum for Civic Advancement brings in speakers, elected officials and candidates, and community leaders from across our region and state to provide insights on public policy issues and help advance our civic conversation. Since 2002, this has taken shape through lectures and panels, as well as debates among candidates for elected office.
Featured Past Events
2024 Congressional District 5 Debate
El Pomar hosted Democratic candidate River Gassen and Republican candidate Jeff Crank in a debate moderated by KOAA News 5’s Alasyn Zimmerman and supported by The Gazette. Candidates engaged in a robust discussion on challenging local issues that directly impact Colorado Springs, as well as broader national concerns.
2024 Forum on Attainable Housing
This informational event featured a panel of local experts who discussed the challenges posed by the increasing cost of living in Colorado Springs, focusing on how we got here and what is being done to fix this problem.
2023 Forum on Fentanyl
This informational event featured local leaders and experts to discuss the fentanyl epidemic in Colorado, with a focus on issues and efforts in El Paso County.
Read Reflections on Past Events
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