On this week’s podcast, Bob talks with Todd Marts, the director of the El Paso County (CO) Parks Department. They discuss the significant accomplishments of the department in 2025 and what’s ahead for 2026, including how El Paso County avoided a budget shortfall similar to what affected other governments in the area.
They also discuss Marts’ upcoming retirement, after 31 years with the parks department.
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