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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 Mayor of Denver, Democrat Mike Johnston, has hit on a solution to mitigate youth crime and violence this summer. He will pay them taxpayer money to not engage in crime and violence. Ta-da! These are the people who consider themselves our betters, folks.
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Some folks at the Denver Civil Service Commission are accusing Denver Mayor Mike Johnston of putting his political aims ahead of proper procedure. In order to bring on more first responders, the mayor is looking the other way at candidates who present red flags for employment. Let’s see how this turns out.
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The Colorado Court of Appeals has determined that all Colorado citizens have standing to sue Colorado governments that subvert open meeting laws.
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The number of people opting out of public transportation options in Denver is increasing, largely due to the rise of crime and violence. Yet, Governor Polis and company continue to insist that public transportation is the way of the future.
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Also in Polis' dream world news this week, taxpayers will be forced to pay for research into geothermal energy. Why not leave it to private sector companies to do this if it’s a viable option?
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The Colorado legislature passed more than 100 laws aimed specifically at stealing your TABOR refunds. They can never take enough from you. Ever.
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Look over there! The City of Colorado Springs has unveiled a new website that tracks developments in the city.
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Colorado Springs City Councilman Leinweber is in hot water for allegedly campaigning to be an El Paso County Commissioner during city-sponsored events. One complaint resulted from a video recording from an event Springs Taxpayers United recorded for you.
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Parolees continue to be released into Colorado neighborhoods to wreak havoc on peaceful communities.
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Funding for the Colorado Springs Fire Department Community Response Team is ending. It will cost $400,000 per year to keep this program going. Maybe some of the speed camera revenue can help?
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One recent rosy analysis states that building tall buildings in Downtown Colorado Springs would bring tons of value. Sure it will. We are skeptical of this analysis, and the promises of value.
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What impact does the Polis “green energy” legislation have on summer gas prices this year? We’re happy you asked.
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Meanwhile, in Longmont, Colorado, they are taking advantage of recent laws eliminating parking minimums for buildings.
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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 10, 10:00 a.m.
Colorado Springs City Council Work Session
107 N. Nevada, 3rd floor
Live stream link here
Agenda not yet posted
Monday, June 10, 1:00 p.m.
Colorado Springs City Council – Special Meeting for Parks Board Appeal
107 N. Nevada, 3rd floor
Live stream link here
Agenda not yet posted
Tuesday, June 11, 10:00 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 Commissioner Meetings
Tuesday, June 4, 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 11, 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
Tuesday, 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 3, 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
Thursday, June 6, 2:30 p.m.
Colorado Springs Utilities State of the Utility Meeting
COS City Hub
4304 Austin Bluffs Parkway
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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