About the Candidate
Meet Raul Acosta
A Colorado Springs native, small business owner, and community leader — running for El Paso County Commissioner District 1 on a platform of Growth with Conscience.
Hometown
Colorado Springs, CO
Profession
Small Business Owner
Community
District 1 Resident
Family
Married, 9 Children
His Story
Rooted Here. Ready to Serve.
Raul Acosta was born and raised in Colorado Springs. He grew up in a working-class family in District 1, where he learned early that hard work, community, and integrity aren't just values — they're survival skills.
After graduating from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs with a degree in Business Administration, Raul returned to the community that shaped him. He built a small business from the ground up, employing local residents and investing in the neighborhood he calls home.
Over the past 15 years, Raul has served on the District 1 Neighborhood Advisory Board, volunteered with the El Paso County Food Bank, and coached youth soccer at Doherty High School. He's not a career politician — he's a neighbor who got tired of watching decisions get made without the community at the table.
When Raul looks at El Paso County, he sees enormous potential — and real challenges. Roads that need repair. Families priced out of the housing market. Small businesses struggling to compete. He believes county government can do better, and he's running to prove it.
"Growth with Conscience isn't a slogan — it's how I've tried to live my life. We can build a stronger county without leaving anyone behind. That's what I'm running to do."
Why He's Running
What Drives Raul Every Day
Infrastructure That Works for Everyone
Raul has watched District 1 roads deteriorate while development fees pile up in county accounts. He'll fight to make sure infrastructure investment follows growth — not the other way around.
A Voice for Small Business
As a small business owner himself, Raul knows the regulatory hurdles and tax pressures that make it hard to grow. He'll cut red tape and create an environment where local businesses can thrive.
Neighborhoods That Feel Safe
Public safety starts with trust. Raul will fully fund our sheriff's office and emergency services while building the community relationships that make those investments effective.
Fiscal Responsibility
El Paso County taxpayers deserve a commissioner who treats every dollar like it came out of their own pocket. Raul will bring the same discipline to county government that he brings to his own business.
Community Ties
29+ Years of Showing Up
Raul's commitment to El Paso County isn't new, he helped raise his family of nine children all the while in District 1.
- District 1 Neighborhood Advisory Board — 8 years
- El Paso County Food Bank — Volunteer since 2012
- Doherty High School Youth Soccer Coach — 6 seasons
- Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce — Member
- El Paso County Small Business Roundtable — Founding member
Ready to Join the Campaign?
Raul can't do this alone. Whether you volunteer, donate, or simply spread the word — every action matters.