Tag: local government
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Manitou Springs city councilmember calls for colleague’s resignation
Manitou Springs councilwoman Nancy Fortuin has called for the resignation of fellow councilmember John Shada, citing multiple incidents with other people involving “intimidation and chilling affects.” Responding to Fortuin’s request, the Manitou Springs City Council decided to put a discussion of Shada’s behavior on its next agenda in November. Shada could not be reached for…
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Neighbors of Meadows Park Community Center tell Colorado Springs leaders what they want to see return to the building
For one night, Meadows Park Community Center reopened its doors and was as busy as it had ever been. About 80 people came to the now-closed community center Wednesday night to tell city leaders how they had used the facility. City Hall will use the listening session and small-table meetings to help figure out the…
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Woodland Park buzzing with excitement after purchase of Shining Mountain, Bergstrom properties
In what was one of the most momentous and consequential meetings ever for the Woodland Park City Council, two major acquisitions were formally approved — the Shining Mountain Golf Course property and land to complete the reimagined Bergstrom Park. “This is a very exciting night for the city,” City Manager Aaron Vassalotti said during his…
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Woodland Park approves purchase of Shining Mountain, Bergstrom properties
In what was one of the most momentous and consequential meetings ever for the Woodland Park City Council, two major acquisitions were formally approved – the Shining Mountain Golf Course property and land to complete the reimagined Bergstrom Park. “This is a very exciting night for the city,” City Manager Aaron Vassalotti said during his…
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Woodland Park approves purchase of Shining Mountain, Bergstrom properties
In what was one of the most momentous and consequential meetings ever for the Woodland Park City Council, two major acquisitions were formally approved – the Shining Mountain Golf Course property and land to complete the reimagined Bergstrom Park. “This is a very exciting night for the city,” City Manager Aaron Vassalotti said during his…
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Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade marks halftime of his term in office during State of the City speech
After a stormy month of economic news in Colorado Springs, Mayor Yemi Mobolade took the stage for his State of the City speech Thursday morning with a much more upbeat tone. About 900 people filled a hall at The Broadmoor to listen to this year’s presentation, which marked the halfway point of Mobolade’s four-year term…
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Waste study, state programs to expand recycling access in Colorado Springs next year
By the end of 2026, Colorado will be running a program to dramatically expand recycling rates and access across the state. Colorado Springs recently completed a study to see what improvements the city can make on that front. Colorado House Bill 22-1355 established a program that charged fees to the biggest producers of recycling in…
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City Council approves Pikes Peak Library District board member months after rejecting him
The Colorado Springs City Council voted Tuesday to go against its decision in May and approved Kaname “Kenny” Kuniyuki to a seat on the Pikes Peak Library District Board of Trustees. The City Council voted 6-3 to approve Kuniyuki to join the library district board. He will fill a seat that expired in December, but…
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Cripple Creek hires marketing director
Marie Rieger checked all the boxes to be the new director of marketing and events for the city of Cripple Creek. Former owner in Lubbock, Texas, of a social media company, experienced in digital marketing and effusive about possibilities, Rieger is also a new resident, living a short sprint away from the office. Rieger arrives…
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Manitou Springs forwards ballot initiative for tax increase
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Manitou Springs City Council unanimously passed the first reading of an ordinance increasing a tax under dispute between the city and one of its major tourism attractions. The city proposed the tax increase at…