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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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An illegal immigrant from Egypt violently attacked Jewish people in Boulder this week. This firebomb attack inflicted burn injuries on 8 people, including an elderly woman. The victim count was updated to 15, plus one dog, on Wednesday.
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This terrorist, who recorded himself praising jihad just before attempting to burn people alive, came into the country in 2022 during the Biden administration. When his temporary visa expired, he stayed in the country anyway. Nobody from the Biden administration enforced the law to have him removed. He eventually moved to El Paso County. This is one of the “new Americans” Governor Jared Polis fights for and passes laws to protect from deportation.
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This violent terrorist was expressing allegiance to Palestinians and disgust for Jews in rants during his attack. This is a good time to remind people that many current and former Democratic members of your Colorado legislature support the idea of “globalizing the intifada” and appear to have no issues with terrorist attacks in the name of a “free Palestine”. Now, people in Boulder have been severely burned by an illegal immigrant repeating these same sentiments. Members of your state representative body chant the same slogans as terrorists committing violence.
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The wife and family members of this terrorist are also in the country illegally and have been living in El Paso County. They have now been put into ICE custody and will be deported.
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UPDATE: A federal judge has blocked the deportation of this attacker’s family. Do you think judges reviewing immigration-related cases work to interpret the law, or to achieve a certain, predetermined political outcome?
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This attacker tried to purchase a firearm in Colorado Springs and was denied because he’s not a citizen of the United States.
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This attacker was allowed a Colorado driver’s license under Colorado state law. However, remember that Governor Polis states we are not a sanctuary state.
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Federal immigration officials are concerned about the potential for additional terrorist attacks around the country, and have expanded their illegal immigration tip line in an effort to get ahead of such activities.
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It is also a good time to remind taxpayers that Governor Polis has signed SB25-276 into law. This law further protects illegal immigrants, like this terrorist in Colorado, and restricts Colorado law enforcement agencies from working with federal immigration officials. Polis signed this bill into law mere weeks before an illegal alien attacked citizens in Boulder. Your government works for illegal immigrants, not citizens.
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The Boulder County Commissioners have released a statement on this attack. They accuse the Trump administration of using mean words like “illegal” to describe this attacker, and reaffirm their support for illegal immigration.
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Some elected republicans in Colorado are openly blaming pro-illegal immigration laws, like the one cited above, as a contributing factor to this recent terrorist attack. Are they wrong? They are also calling for immigration reform in Colorado.
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Speaking of the 2025 legislative session, our friends at Advance Colorado have published a detailed review of what passed, what failed, and what we can expect from this latest onslaught of legislation.
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El Paso County Sheriff Joseph Roybal issued a statement condemning the terrorist attack in Boulder.
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The Department of Homeland Security published a list of sanctuary jurisdictions around the country, and El Paso County, Colorado, was initially on that list. They have since removed El Paso County, but does anyone really think El Paso County and Colorado Springs are not sanctuary jurisdictions?
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El Paso County Commissioner Cami Bremer will resign on June 10. You may remember she recently accepted a position with Pikes Peak United Way.
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Have you turned in your ballot for the Karman Line Annexation decision? Ballots are due by 7:00 p.m. on June 17.
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The Palmer Lake Board of Trustees voted to allow the construction of a Buc-ees facility in Palmer Lake.
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Lodgers and Auto Rental Tax funds don't help the average person in Colorado Springs. The money doesn't go toward infrastructure or public safety. Maybe that should change before we consider increasing this tax.
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If you would like to serve on a board or commission within the City of Colorado Springs government, now is your chance. Several opportunities are currently available.
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Colorado Springs Utilities is seeking public input on how to manage the North Slope Recreation Area on Pikes Peak. You can take the survey here.
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Denver happens to be one of the top 10 cities people are fleeing. This information is likely not a surprise to anyone who has been paying attention to the things going on in Denver.
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Is the story about the staged hoax crime against Mayor Yemi Mobolade getting the attention it deserves? This video reviews all the documentation and states that the evidence suggests Mayor Mobolade had to have known that this staged incident was going to take place.
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The Department of Defense is reviewing policy changes that would have service members moving and relocating less frequently than they do now.
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Renovations have kicked off at Palmer High School in downtown Colorado Springs. Boulder Street between Nevada and Weber will be closed temporarily in support of these renovations.
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This week, the Manitou Springs City Council will discuss reducing taxes on marijuana sales. This effort is geared toward boosting sales and thus tax revenue. Remember, the town collects most of its tax money from sales of marijuana.
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UPDATE: Manitou Springs has elected to cut in half the taxes collected on marijuana sales.
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Colorado Springs Utilities is reporting that they currently have a 3-year supply of water stored. They also insist that water restrictions for you must continue.
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Wolf introduction in Colorado is failing again. In total, 6 imported wolves have died after being captured and transported to Colorado. Isn’t this feel-good program actually torturing wolves at this point?
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Academy School District 20 has plans to renovate Air Academy High School. They apparently counted their chickens before they were hatched. They were counting on federal funds to remodel the facility, but are scaling back plans in the wake of federal budget cuts.
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The number of homes for sale in Colorado Springs has increased by 40% over last year. Are local government officials still claiming we have a housing shortage?
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In Denver, thousands of homes are for sale, and home prices remain high. Around 13,000 homes are listed for sale in Denver.
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Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade is out conducting his Report Out Community Tour. We’ve been attending these sessions and have recorded video of his District 5, District 6, District 4, and District 2 events for you to review. The mayor was unable to attend the District 2 meeting, so his Chief of Staff stood in his place.
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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
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
Wednesday, June 11, 8:30 a.m.
Front Range Passenger Rail Planning Committee Meeting
Online Meeting - Registration Required
Information and Agenda
Thursday, June 12, 6:00 p.m.
2025 Report Out Community Tour with Mayor Mobolade and City Council
District 3/Southwest with Councilmember Brandy Williams
Pikes Peak State College South Campus Atrium
5675 S. Academy Blvd.
Information and Agenda
Thursday, June 19, 6:30 p.m.
Independence Institute Citizen’s Guide to Civic Involvement
Online meeting
Information and Registration
Monday, July 7, 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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