Cash-strapped El Paso County is leaning heavily on volunteerism, a trend bound to grow as recession-era budget wranglers continue to cut into services. Sheriff Terry Maketa's Office announced that volunteers logged 91,294 hours last year to save his department $1.2 million. The announcement is especially timely given that El Paso County Seat Colorado Springs, tax-averse and cash-strapped, is making news for beginning to shut down basic services across the board.
El Paso County Sheriff Leaning On Volunteers During Budget Crunch
El Paso County Sheriff Leaning On Volunteers During Budget Crunch