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El Paso County upholds Buc-ee’s zoning appeal, clearing way for administrative approval
A packed, daylong meeting on Thursday resulted in a win for the Texas travel center chain Buc-ee’s, with El Paso County commissioners voting 4-1 to approve the developer’s zoning appeal. “I think the burden of proof has been met here,” said Commission Chair Carrie Geitner. The appeal centered on whether Buc-ee’s is a use that…
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El Paso County upholds Buc-ee’s zoning appeal, clearing way for administrative approval
A packed, daylong meeting on Thursday resulted in a win for the Texas travel center chain Buc-ee’s, with El Paso County commissioners voting 4-1 to approve the developer’s zoning appeal. “I think the burden of proof has been met here,” said Commission Chair Carrie Geitner. The appeal centered on whether Buc-ee’s is a use that…
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Palmer Lake annexation question headed to vote of the people after hearing is postponed
Residents of Palmer Lake will decide the fate of a proposed Buc-ee’s travel center after the town’s Board of Trustees voted 4-3 Thursday night to postpone a zoning hearing over the proposed annexation. The vote came during a contentious special meeting of the trustees. What’s next? Residents of the small town on the north edge…
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Outgoing El Paso County commissioner Stan VanderWerf reflects on tenure
Stan VanderWerf has stepped down this year into an uncertain future from the El Paso County Board of County Commissioners. He served two four-year terms on the board, the most allowed. He came to the board with military career experience, having served in the Air Force in various roles. His tenure was marked by the…
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Outgoing El Paso County commissioners Stan VanderWerf, Longinos Gonzalez reflect on tenure
Two long-serving politicians are stepping down this year into uncertain futures from the El Paso County Board of County Commissioners. Republicans Stan VanderWerf and Longinos Gonzalez have each served two four-year terms on the board, the most allowed. Their successors, both Republicans elected in November, will be sworn in on Jan. 14. Both came to…
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El Paso County DA Michael Allen ushers in early changes from Dan May era
Days after being sworn in, El Paso County’s new district attorney is looking to deliver on his campaign promises. Michael Allen, a veteran prosecutor who beat out fellow Republican Mark Waller in the primary before an uncontested election in November, said his early moves in office will include launching an animal cruelty unit and bringing…
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Outgoing El Paso County Commissioner Mark Waller reflects on county’s successes
El Paso County Commissioner Mark Waller wrapped up four years of county leadership Tuesday, attending virtually his last Board of County Commissioners meeting. Waller was elected in 2016 to serve on the board and represent District 2, encompassing eastern Colorado Springs and up to the edge of northeastern El Paso County. He quickly took on…
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Outgoing El Paso County Commissioner Mark Waller reflects on county’s successes
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save El Paso County Commissioner Mark Waller wrapped up four years of county leadership Tuesday, attending virtually his last Board of County Commissioners meeting. Waller was elected in 2016 to serve on the board and represent District 2, encompassing eastern Colorado Springs and up to the…
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El Paso County officials call on state to reopen indoor dining, push back on certification program
El Paso County officials are asking the state to reopen limited indoor dining in the county and pushing back on the recently finalized certification program meant to allow businesses to operate at higher capacities than otherwise allowed under coronavirus rules, saying the program is too expensive for local governments and business owners. In a letter…