Tag: yolanda avila
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Southeast Strong Neighborhood Plan approved to boost section of Colorado Springs after years of work
More than five years after Colorado Springs began working on a long-term outline to support the southeast section of the city, the plan has finally come to fruition. The Colorado Springs City Council unanimously approved the Southeast Strong Neighborhood Plan during the council meeting Tuesday morning. The plan covers the areas south of Fountain Boulevard…
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Primary preview: Former city councilwoman, party organizer vie to flip commissioner district blue
Two primary candidates in District 5 are hoping to be the first Democrat elected to the El Paso County Board of County Commissioners in more than 50 years. Yolanda Avila is a former criminal defense investigator who served as the District 4 Colorado Springs City Councilmember until last year. Christian Seale is a community organizer…
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A first look at six competitive races for Colorado Springs City Council
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save All six of the district seats on the Colorado Springs City Council are currently set to have competitive elections this spring. Fifteen candidates had filed with the City Clerk’s office by the Tuesday afternoon deadline to run in the April 1 election. The slate of…
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A first look at six competitive races for Colorado Springs City Council
All six of the district seats on the Colorado Springs City Council are currently set to have competitive elections this spring. Fifteen candidates had filed with the City Clerk’s office by the Tuesday afternoon deadline to run in the April 1 election. The slate of qualified candidates includes a former city council member, two current…
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Public invited to feedback session on southeast Colorado Springs growth plan
The Southeast Strong Community Plan was released by the city of Colorado Springs recently. The drafted plan sets goals to support business growth, community hubs, public health improvements and the cultural diversity of the neighborhood. The community plan has been in the works for nearly four years with a committee of city staff, businesses, nonprofit leaders and…
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‘We need some TLC’: Southeast Colorado Springs first in line for new community growth plan
Historically, southeast Colorado Springs has lagged behind the booms and growth in the rest of the city. But southeast neighborhoods are leading the way in one city program to create a series of targeted community developments plans. The Southeast Strong Community Plan was released by the city last week. The drafted plan sets goals to…
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‘A big problem for me … is the ‘T’ in LGBTQ:’ Colorado Springs councilman targets Pikes Peak Pride over funding
The only consensus Tuesday was dissatisfaction at the events chosen — and passed over — by the City Council for funding in 2025 from Colorado Springs’ Lodgers and Automobile Rental Tax revenue. The roughly $10 million is tax revenue separate from the city’s general fund, generated by a 2% tax on lodging and a 1% tax on…
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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…
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Colorado Springs City Council upholds master plan for North Cheyenne Cañon Park
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The last gasp of opposition to Colorado Springs’ master plan for North Cheyenne Cañon Park escaped City Hall on Tuesday as the City Council denied an appeal to the plan. City Council President Richard Skorman and members Bill Murray and Yolanda Avila voted to uphold…
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Colorado Springs City Council upholds master plan for North Cheyenne Cañon Park
The last gasp of opposition to Colorado Springs’ master plan for North Cheyenne Cañon Park escaped City Hall on Tuesday as the City Council denied an appeal to the plan. City Council President Richard Skorman and members Bill Murray and Yolanda Avila voted to uphold the appeal. Kent Obee, one of seven former Parks and…