Kathryn M. Young, CMC, CERA
City Clerk
A City of Colorado Springs employee since 1983, was appointed City Clerk in May 1994. She holds a dual Master of Arts Degree in Management and Procurement/Acquisitions Management from Webster University, and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from National College (graduated Magna Cum Laude). She received her Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) designation in 1996. Ms. Young was presented with her Certified Elections/Registration Administrator (CERA) certification in Washington, D.C. in August 2004 and awarded the Colorado Municipal Clerk of the Year award in November, 2006.
Ms. Young is a member of several professional organizations such as:
- International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC)
- Colorado Municipal Clerk?s Association (CMCA)
- International Association for Clerks, Recorders, Election Officials and Treasurers
- Election Center
Additionally, she serves on several community boards such as:
- Urban League Child Development Center Advisory Board
- Pikes Peak Minority Business Foundation Advisory Board
- Southeast YMCA Advisory Board
- Shivers Concert Series
Ms. Young has served as a member of the IIMC Membership Committee (1995-97) and currently serves on the IIMC Certification Program Committee; CMCA Legislative Committee Chair (1996-97), Study Committee Chair (1996-97) and Co-Chair (1995-96), Education Committee Co-Chair (2002-2004). She received the award for ?Outstanding Contribution to CMCA? in 1997 and 2001. She has been honored as one of ten ?Phenomenal Black Women in Colorado Springs? (1995), and one of the ?Ten Most Influential African American Women in the State of Colorado? 1999 and 2001.
During her tenure as City Clerk, Ms. Young has secured a document management/imaging system for over 100 years of municipal records, conducted the first mail ballot election for the City, and streamlined many licensing and City Council meeting procedures.
Address & Contact Information
30 S. Nevada Ave
Suite 101
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Phone: 719-385-5103
FAX: 719-385-5114
E-mail address:
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