Tag: councilman
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Denver City Council to consider up to $289 million in bond spending
The Denver City Council will consider approving a sextet of construction contracts worth $30 million each ahead of their Tuesday meeting. Councilmembers are also scheduled to consider several other contracts and bond spending totaling close to $300 million. The Council did not meet on Monday, it’s normal meeting time, as the city government closed in…
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Widening sole road to Denver International Airport sparks transit discussion
More lanes may be coming to Pena Boulevard as Denver looks to improve traffic flow to and from the third busiest airport in the world. But transit advocacy groups and some city councilmembers worry not enough consideration has been given to public transit. The Denver City Council on Monday approved a $50 million contract with…
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New Colorado Springs councilman approved on split vote, lack of time in community cited as problematic
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save New Colorado Springs Councilman James “Mike” O’Malley was appointed Monday on a split vote, with two councilmember’s opposing his appointment citing lack of experience in the community and possible racial bias in the process. O’Malley, a U.S. Department of Transportation advisor, was appointed on a…
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New Colorado Springs councilman approved on split vote, lack of time in community cited as problematic
New Colorado Springs Councilman James “Mike” O’Malley was appointed Monday on a split vote, with two councilmember’s opposing his appointment citing lack of experience in the community and possible racial bias in the process. O’Malley, a U.S. Department of Transportation advisor, was appointed on a 6-2 vote to fill Andy Pico’s seat for three months…
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Colorado Springs Councilman Tom Strand cleared in ethics complaint involving controversial housing project
Colorado Springs City Council on Tuesday ruled Councilman Tom Strand did not violate the city’s code of ethics after he reversed his vote twice on a controversial housing development proposal in June, following conversations with a citizen and then-city staff about the project. Strand’s votes were key both times. Early in the day in June,…
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Risk of hail damage convinces Colorado Springs to revisit carport rules
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Front yard carports in Colorado Springs are largely not allowed by city rules, but that could be changing early next year. The Colorado Springs City Council agreed this week to revisit the rules governing carports after an uptick in complaints to the city about the…
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Risk of hail damage convinces Colorado Springs to revisit carport rules
Front yard carports in Colorado Springs are largely not allowed by city rules, but that could be changing early next year. The Colorado Springs City Council agreed this week to revisit the rules governing carports after an uptick in complaints to the city about the structures in the last year and pushback from residents who…
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Colorado Springs creekside camping ban gets initial City Council approval
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Colorado Springs City Council gave initial approval Tuesday to a ban on creekside camping, paving the way for a crackdown on homeless people living along waterways within the city. The council voted 7 to 2 to ban camping within 100 feet of the city…
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Colorado Springs creekside camping ban gets initial City Council approval
The Colorado Springs City Council gave initial approval Tuesday to a ban on creekside camping, paving the way for a crackdown on homeless people living along waterways within the city. The council voted 7 to 2 to ban camping within 100 feet of the city waterways and concrete drainage canals. A second vote on final…