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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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The trial involving the perpetrators of a hoax racist incident that benefited Mayor Yemi Mobolade concluded this week. A jury found the two perpetrators guilty of the crimes alleged. One of the perpetrators still insists under oath that the mayor was in on this hoax. Mayor Mobolade issued a statement following the jury’s verdict.
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Colorado Springs City Councilmember Dave Donelson is calling for an additional investigation into this hoax, stating that Mayor Mobolade may have been a part of either the hoax, the subsequent coverup, or both.
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Governor Jared Polis vetoed the rideshare regulation bill that was passed in the legislature. This bill had rideshare companies like Uber threatening to leave Colorado if Governor Polis signed it. This would be bad optics for Polis, and is likely the main reason the Governor, who never met a piece of regulation he didn’t like, rejected the measure.
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One bill still on Governor Polis’ desk is the bill that would enhance protection for illegal aliens, and personally fine law enforcement officers $50,000 for helping federal immigration officials in apprehension and deportation efforts. Do you think Polis will sign or veto this horrible bill?
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Denver Mayor Mike Johnston is in the news this week, and, as usual, it’s not for anything good. He is announcing he will furlough Denver city employees in an attempt to plug a $50 million gap in the budget. He could stop his efforts to support illegal aliens with taxpayer funds, but this is a bridge too far, apparently.
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One thing Denver does have enough money for is a brand-new women’s soccer stadium. City officials will spend $70 million in taxpayer funds on building this stadium.
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Denver is also installing Naloxone vending machines around Denver to combat opioid overdose deaths.
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El Paso County Sheriff Roybal is doing the work he was elected to do. He turned over 16 illegal aliens he had in county custody to ICE officers. Thank you, Sheriff Roybal.
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So far, a total of 86 patrons from last month’s illegal alien nightclub raid are slated for deportation. These illegal aliens are now residing in the Aurora, Colorado, ICE detention facility.
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Two Colorado residents have been indicted for alleged COVID relief fund fraud. See what happens when the government throws your hard-earned tax dollars into the wind? When will some government officials be arrested for COVID relief fraud?
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The Launchpad, the partially taxpayer-funded apartment complex for homeless youth, is set to open this week.
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The Colorado Springs City Council has decided to defy Governor Jared Polis and ignore his mandates for housing density and affordable housing in Colorado Springs. This could cost the city $20 million in state funding, but it would send a strong message to the governor about who is in control of our city. We applaud the City Council for this decision.
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Ballots for the special election to decide the Karman Line Flagpole Annexation issue have been mailed. You should receive your ballot this week. Ballots must be returned by June 17.
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Colorado Springs veteran politician Sallie Clark has been chosen by the Trump administration to serve as Colorado Director of Rural Development for the Department of Agriculture.
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One couple in Palmer Lake is suing the town. This lawsuit alleges that town funds are being misused to cover a shortfall in Palmer Lake’s water enterprise.
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El Paso County state democrats held a town hall to discuss their achievements in the most recent legislative session. We were there and recorded it for you.
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One study in Colorado Springs looked at the feasibility of creating a roundabout around the General Palmer statue that sits on the road at Nevada and Platte Avenues. This study indicated that a roundabout was unworkable.
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Remember when we were told that taxpayer-funded bus fare would help clean the air we breathe? Well, turns out, the air is the same, and taxpayers are, once again, paying for some bureaucrat’s fantasy-world nonsense.
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Despite the evidence cited above, this bureaucratic fantasy-world nonsense continues to be supported by taxpayers.
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The concert season has kicked off at the Ford Amphitheater. Neighbors are experiencing mixed results from the recent sound mitigation efforts.
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The City of Boulder is excitedly planning to spend taxpayer money to support the Sundance Film Festival. This festival will be moving from Park City, Utah, to Boulder in 2027, thanks in no small part to support from taxpayers.
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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, June 9, 9:00 a.m.
Colorado Springs City Council Work Session
107 N. Nevada, 3rd floor
Live stream link here
Agenda not yet posted
Monday, June 9, 10:00 a.m.
Colorado Springs City Council – Special Meeting for Land Use Appeal
107 N. Nevada, 3rd floor
Live stream link here
Agenda not yet posted
Tuesday, June 10, 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, June 10, 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, June 17, 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, June 18, 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, June 2, 9:00 a.m.
Front Range Passenger Rail Government Affairs and Communications Meeting
Online Meeting - Registration Required
Information and Agenda
Monday, June 2, 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
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 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 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 Mayors 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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