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Join us in supporting this week’s newsletter sponsor, CSSA!
Our friends at the Colorado State Shooting Association (CSSA) are hosting a can’t-miss event right here in the Springs, and we’re proud to help spread the word!
When: Saturday & Sunday, September 20–21
Where: Magnum Shooting Center South
This two-day event will feature leading firearms manufacturers & vendors, full-auto machine gun rentals, and a BB gun safety range for kids — run by none other than Sheriff Roybal!
Even better: Use code SPRINGSTAXPAYERS to get 5% off your tickets, raffle entries, and firearm rentals. Get your tickets now at: CSSA.org/events
Why are we helping promote this? Because CSSA is on the front lines defending your rights. They’ve recently filed a lawsuit challenging the unconstitutional firearms and ammunition excise tax — and this event will fuel that fight.
Let’s show up, have some fun, and stand with the folks who stand up for us.
Here are some of the stories we are following this week. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for up-to-the-minute news.
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A recent poll indicates that a majority of Denver residents support the job that Mayor Mike Johnston is doing in the city. Do you believe the results of this poll? And, if it is true, can you believe it?
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The Good Idea Fairy has struck again, this time in Denver. Some housing advocates are proposing a new tax on vacant rental property in Toilet City as a way to steal more from people and fund more bloated government. The solution to their problems is always draining someone else’s bank account.
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The Colorado State Patrol is giving away steering wheel locks at a one-day event in Golden. This is an effort to combat rampant auto theft in Colorado.
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Governor Jared Polis is working hard to blame President Donald Trump for the fiscal mess in Colorado. Yet, the Colorado government’s budget has exploded over the last 17 years, including under Governor Polis.
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Free State Colorado presents an interesting discussion about the threats taxpayers will be facing next session from big-government advocates working to kill TABOR once and for all.
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Leftists in Colorado are planning to push for a ballot measure to end the state’s flat income tax and install a progressive income tax. They say the rich don’t pay their fair share of taxes, but is this really true?
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Signatures will soon be collected for three ballot measures designed to protect children. One will protect girls in women’s sports, one will protect children from having irreversible sex-change surgery, and another will increase punishment for trafficking of children.
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Weld County Sheriff Steve Reams is warning residents of a dangerous, violent prisoner he had to release because of a pro-crime Colorado law that mandates the release of violent people once they have been deemed incompetent to stand trial.
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The potential Buc-ee’s location in Palmer Lake is still a very contentious issue. Voters are likely recalling two members of the Board of Trustees this week over the issue. Voters may ultimately decide if this Buc-ee’s facility gets built or not.
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UPDATE: The two trustees in Palmer Lake were recalled. Despite this, they say they are still committed to the success of the town.
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The funding for a new Broncos stadium appears to be on track to be funded from private sources, but the taxpayers will likely pick up the tab for all the necessary road improvements. This would require a vote of the people to decide if Denver should go into even more debt.
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The Trump administration is considering declaring a housing emergency in the U.S.. Do you believe we are in a housing emergency, and that the government is the answer?
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A new study indicates that the brand “Olympic City USA” really doesn’t mean much to people or businesses. In fact, many Olympic sports teams are leaving Colorado Springs for better accommodations elsewhere. Now, the Colorado Springs Chamber and Economic Development Council is considering a new marketing strategy.
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Teachers at Colorado Springs School District 11 have announced a strike. Teachers are attempting to force the board’s hand on several demands. The strike is scheduled to start on October 8th.
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Have you heard politicians crying about the cost of healthcare? How much do you think the regulatory burden placed on childcare providers contributes to the cost?
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The Colorado Springs City Council changed the necessary qualifications for being a city auditor. A Colorado Springs City Auditor now has to be a Certified Internal Auditor, rather than a Certified Public Accountant.
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If you would like to help support us in our mission as government watchdogs by becoming a Newsletter Sponsor, we are offering two sponsorships for each weekly newsletter at the nominal cost of $100 each. Funds raised from these sponsorship opportunities will help us to keep looking out for taxpayers.
Here are some upcoming meetings in the area. We hope you can attend one or more! If there are other public meetings you’d like to see announced here, please drop us a line. We are happy to include them in an upcoming newsletter. These might be government-related, candidate, or elected official meetings. Thanks!
Colorado Springs City Council Meetings
Monday, September 22, 9:00 a.m.
Colorado Springs City Council Work Session
107 N. Nevada, 3rd floor
Live stream link here
Agenda not yet posted
Tuesday, September 23, 9:00 a.m.
Colorado Springs City Council
107 N. Nevada, 3rd floor
Live stream link here
Agenda not yet posted
El Paso County Board of County Commissioners Meetings
Tuesday, September 23, 9:00 a.m.
El Paso County Board of County Commissioners
Centennial Hall
200 S. Cascade
Live stream link here
Agenda not yet posted
Tuesday, September 30, 9:00 a.m.
El Paso County Board of County Commissioners
Centennial Hall
200 S. Cascade
Live stream link here
Agenda not yet posted
Colorado Springs Utilities Board of Directors
Wednesday, September 17, 1:00 p.m.
Utilities Board of Directors
Blue River Board Room
Plaza of the Rockies, South Tower, 5th Floor
Live stream link here
Agenda not yet posted
Miscellaneous Meetings of Interest
Monday, October 6, 6:00 p.m.
Law Enforcement Transparency and Advisory Committee
City Hall
107 S. Nevada Avenue, Suite 200
Also, online via Microsoft Teams
Information and Agenda
Friday, September 26, 9:00 a.m.
Front Range Passenger Rail Board of Directors Meeting
Online Meeting - Registration Required
Information and Agenda
View the full Colorado Springs City Council meeting schedule here to see upcoming meetings.
View the full Board of El Paso County Commissioners meeting schedule here to see upcoming meetings.
View the full Colorado Springs Utilities Board meeting schedule here to see upcoming meetings. Please also follow CSU on social media at their Facebook Page and on Twitter.
Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Since most of the City and County board and commission meetings are not televised or recorded, we are trying to remedy that. We now have a camera and a tripod for volunteers to check out for future meetings.
If you have a tip about a story in the Pikes Peak region that you aren’t seeing reported, let us know. We will see what we can find out.
How to Contact City and County Officials:
City Hall
107 N. Nevada Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 385-5986
Contact City Council
Mayor's Office
30 S Nevada Avenue, Suite 601
Colorado Springs, CO 80901
(719) 385-5900
Contact the Mayor's Office
County Commissioners
200 South Cascade Avenue, Suite 100
Colorado Springs, CO 80903-2202
Phone: (719) 520-7276
https://www.elpasoco.com/contact-us/
Thank you!
Rebecca
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