Government

Manitou Springs is a Home Rule Municipality located in El Paso County, Colorado with a 2010 Census population of 4,992. We are situated 6,412' above sea level and encompass about 3 square miles between Pikes Peak and the Garden of the Gods. Originally known as Manitou, the City officially changed its name to Manitou Springs in 1935. We have a Mayor/Council form of government. Elections are held on the first Tuesday in November in odd-numbered years. This chart (pdf) shows how our City is organized. The city's 2013 total operating budget (pdf) is $11,189,171.

• Municipal Code
• City Council
  - Agendas, packets and minutes
• Departments
• City Boards and Commissions
  - Vacancies 
• Other Boards and Districts 
  - Vacancies 
• Projects and Initiatives
• Publications, Plans and Maps 
• 5-Year Capital Plan
• Financial Audit - 2011
• Financial Audit - 2010
• Financial Audit - 2009
• Financial Audit - 2008