Tag: brian risley
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Colorado Springs residents share their thoughts on homelessness, polarization at town hall
Around 40 Colorado Springs residents filled tables at the downtown YMCA Tuesday evening to talk about polarization and homelessness with members of the City Council. The town hall, hosted by Council President Lynette Crow-Iverson, President Pro Tem Brian Risley and Councilmember David Leinweber, was moderated by a team from Braver Angels, a nonprofit that seeks…
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Colorado Springs won’t meet state deadline on parking requirements
Colorado Springs will not meet the deadline to enact the new state law on minimum parking requirements before the end of the month, continuing a standoff with the state over the scope of recent housing laws. The Colorado Springs City Council unanimously voted against an ordinance at its meeting Tuesday that would have been a…
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Pikes Peak Pride not asking for ‘special favor or pandering’ amid loss of City Council proclamation
The organizers for Pikes Peak Pride were already expecting a big turnout this weekend its annual Colorado Springs festival and parade in response to the federal rollback of support for the queer community. Losing the proclamation from the City Council may just add another reason to speak out. Justin Burns, vice president of Pikes Peak…
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Colorado Springs councilman faces censure, removal from board appointments
Colorado Springs Councilman Dave Donelson faces formal censure and could be removed from various boards this week, moves he said were “an overreaction” to a recent request he made regarding other councilmembers’ acceptance of developer campaign donations. An agenda for Tuesday’s special meeting, set for 3:30 p.m. at City Hall, shows the council will vote…
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City Council At-Large candidate: Brian Risley
Brian Risley Campaign phone number: 719-651-2082 Campaign email: brian@crpArchitects.com Campaign website: BrianRisleyforCOS.com Campaign mailing address: P.O. Box 451, Colorado Springs, CO 80901 What are your top 3 priorities for this office? Public safety is top of mind. Reduction in violent crime, addressing homelessness and dealing with property crime are all key issues. Public safety includes addressing wildland fire concerns,…