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The coming to an end.

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Are things slowing down for Colorado Springs?

Do sales tax revenues show a slowing of Colorado Springs economic activity? Is there a slowing of housing sales? Are $500K homes out of the reach of the average resident? Does it look like ARMs are making a comeback? Will the new development in Downtown Colorado Springs pick up the slack of an economic downturn? Is Colorado Springs failing in the area of commercial development?

Do you know the makeup of city council? Is there complacency in Colorado Springs? Six new businesses have come to Colorado Springs since...

Didn’t we just finish an election?

Recreational Marijuana (aka Cannabis) is on the Colorado Springs November 2022 ballot. Will it pass? The PPRTA tax extension issue spells out where the money is going. It looks like the Smoke & Mirror games regarding some city financing issues are raising some eyebrows. Is it 3-card Monty or the Pea in the Shell game? Why is Colorado Springs Utilities setting aside $40M for the purchasing of water rights?

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If Colorado Springs drops into a recession, what does it mean for you?

What is City Council’s function? What is the 60% solution? Wouldn’t it be nice to have an 80% solution? 100% solution? Impact Fees: Is the city attempting to slide another issue by the citizens? What’s O&M? Do we need it? What game is being played here and to who’s benefit? Tax give-a-ways. The USAFA visitor center. Will it be a net drain on the city?

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Will the taxpayer get stuck……………….. again?

PPRTA Ballot issue. Will Constitution Ave. finally be scrapped? What are the plans for Nevada Ave.? Do Colorado Springs communities get the attention they need? Do communities matter? What’s a “Shoehorn” project? Is one coming to a neighborhood near you? Did you know about it? What’s this 70% stuff? Who pays the other 30%? Why not 100%? Can sales taxes be used to make up the delta regarding Impact Fees? What are the chances of visitors going to the new USAFA visitor center of going downtown to spend money when all the amenities will be at...

Can Colorado Springs afford its own growth?

What are the mayoral and city council candidates’ vision for Colorado Springs? Can Colorado Springs survive on sales taxes alone? Will the proposed impact fees cover the needs of the city’s expansion?  How could it with all the tax give-a-ways? Is Colorado Springs inefficient in its functioning as a city? Is Colorado Springs in a Regression Phase?

If it doesn’t make sense, maybe it doesn’t. Does Colorado Springs need quality Day Care? What is the Colorado Springs Creek Plan? Ever hear of it? Is putting up munici...

What is the problem the city is solving regarding Constitution Ave?

Listen to how magically Councilman Bill Murray segues from Utilities to Homeowners Associations to Constitution Ave. What is the Economy doing at this stage? Where have all the workers gone? Will there be a recession in 2023? Some people say “Yes” and others say “No.” Which will it be? Will Colorado Springs be caught flatfooted again? What are the future electrical requirements for Colorado Springs? Will they meet them? What’s TNGG? Will the citizens of Colorado Springs be asked to vote on a PPRTA package of project...

Healthcare: A cautionary tale from a local perspective.

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What is really going on with our healthcare system? Is being threatened or intimidated the modus operandi of today’s medical establishment? Who is advocating for you when it comes to your healthcare needs? We want to hear your stories. bill.murray@coloradosprings.gov
 In other news, will there be a PPRTA ballot issue coming your way this November? Impact fees are getting a serious look (yeah, right)

Guns Guns Guns

1) Gun regulations. Rules of Engagement. Ban open carry?

2) A sniper on the roof.

3) Let’s begin with Public Safety.

4) Colorado Springs being sued again.

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Apparently NOT!

Is there a disconnect between what data the city is providing the public vs. the real world? Do emerging economies affect Colorado Springs? Are they Colorado Springs competition? Should Colorado Springs be looking at future trends? What is the fastest growing demographic in the labor force? Will Colorado Springs ebb out of the competition for businesses? Does Colorado Springs debate and make informed decisions? What are the consequences of NOT changing?

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