Author: Monica Mendoza
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One big difference in Colorado Springs District 2 race: The money
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Once the shock wore off after Colorado Springs Councilman Joel Miller resigned his seat in District 2, a couple of politically active residents found the news to be a certain calling. Larry Bagley and Kanda…
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Blog: District 2 candidate Calef is not a lobbyist, flyers make the claim
Just before The Gazette’s City Council candidates’ virtual forum Thursday, District 2 candidate Kanda Calef received a text with photo of campaign flyer that labeled her a lobbyist. The flyer touted her opponent Larry Bagley and “a committed public servant.” Calef confronted Bagley during the forum and said she was not a lobbyist and that…
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Gazette, KKTV mayoral debate will include council candidates’ forum
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Note: Refresh your screen if the video appears stuck. The mayoral debate will begin at 7:30 and will be seen in the box above. A replay of the city council candidates’ forum, which was held…
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Collins calls ethics complaint a ‘witch hunt,’ seeks more time to respond
Colorado Springs City Councilwoman Helen Collins says the ethics complaint filed against her is a “witch hunt” intended to affect the outcome of an effort to get her recalled. Collins, who was elected to the District 4 seat in 2013, is facing an ethics complaint that alleges she participated in a real estate deal with…
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Blog: City fills 5,000 potholes in one week
The sun came out, the birds sang and the Colorado Springs city crews took full advantage of the warm weather and filled 5,000 potholes in one week — from March 9 to 13. “The harsh winter we’ve experienced this year has played havoc on our city streets, but our streets division has done an amazing…
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Blog: Mayor Bach publishes online book with highlights from his term
City staffers have published an online book on the city’s website called “Building a Better Tomorrow” highlighting the city’s work and initiatives in Mayor Steve Bach’s administration. In the online book, Bach’s staff highlight the three priorities that Bach set out at the start of his term in 2011: “Fostering an environment for quality jobs…
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Colorado Springs Election 2015: Reader wants to know what industries will move city forward
June Waller is worried about Colorado Springs’ economic future. Half of the city’s economy is dependent on the military, she said. And a threat of base closures and defense cuts, including a proposal to eliminate up to 16,000 of Fort Carson’s 24,000 soldiers, has her nervous. The next mayor of Colorado Springs ought to lead…
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Recall against Colorado Springs councilwoman will proceed
The recall election against Councilwoman Helen Collins stands. Colorado Springs City Clerk Sarah Johnson, with input from Colorado Springs Municipal Court Judge HayDen Kane, ruled Thursday that recall petitions are valid and voters in District 4 will be asked on the April 7 ballot if they want to recall Collins, who also faces an investigation…
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Instead of going green, go real, with Irish beers
Green is not the only color for beer on St. Patrick’s Day. Go real. Try any number of beers brewed in Ireland including stouts, red beers, ales and lagers. Or try a Colorado craft beer, made the Irish way. -The Gazette’s Colorado Springs beer map- “Ireland has some great styles, old styles,” said Alyssa Ross,…
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Realtors association makes candidate endorsements for Colorado Springs election
Pikes Peak Association of Realtors has endorsed John Suthers for Colorado Springs mayor, Larry Bagley for City Council District 2, Merv Bennett, Tom Strand and Jariah Walker for City Council at-large. “Each of the candidates demonstrated the needed knowledge, experience and pro-Colorado Springs attitude that our association appreciates in our local public servants,” said Cherri…