Tag: local election
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‘Sin tax’ measure floated to help fund early child care in Colorado Springs
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to clarify that the potential ballot question would likely be similar to a ‘sin tax’ on tobacco and marijuana sales in Colorado Springs. Next November, Colorado Springs voters might be asked to approve a local ballot measure that would help address some of the city’s shortages with early…
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District 4 incumbent Yolanda Avila headed for second term on city council
Councilwoman Yolanda Avila will likely serve another term representing Colorado Springs’ District 4. Unofficial election results from the city clerk’s office Tuesday night showed incumbent Avila soundly defeating her challenger, business owner Regina English, 48, in the two-way race. Avila gained 3,478 votes — 61.5% of ballots — compared with English’s 2,175 votes, or 38.5% of ballots. The…