Tag: gov-local
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El Paso County Public Health announces new medical director
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save El Paso County Public Health has hired a new medical director. Dr. Robin Johnson has replaced Dr. Chris Nevin-Woods, who retired last month after holding the title for about two years, said Public Health spokeswoman Danielle Oller. Johnson’s first day was July 2, Oller said…
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Colorado Springs Utilities Board selects 7 semi-finalists for CEO
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Colorado Springs Utilities board selected seven semifinalists for its chief executive position Tuesday. The board will interview each in person next month and anticipates announcing Utilities’ next CEO before the end of the year, board member Merv Bennett said Wednesday. The semifinalists, whose names…
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Protests expected outside invitation-only GOP meet and greet in Colorado Springs
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Party lines will be drawn along Tejon and Kiowa streets Friday afternoon when top Colorado Republicans arrive at the El Paso County Republican Party headquarters . U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner and gubernatorial candidate Walker Stapleton will meet and greet constituents at 3 p.m. for an…
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Colorado Springs cancels negotiations with new ambulance company
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Colorado Springs leaders abruptly canceled negotiations with a new ambulance company Thursday after the firm’s reliability was called into question. But questions continue to cloud the future of the city’s relationship with its current ambulance provider, American Medical Response. City leaders began negotiating with Knoxville,…
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Walker Stapleton picks former Navy Top Gun pilot as GOP running mate in governor’s race
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save With a backdrop of military aircraft and heroic leadership as a setting, Republican gubernatorial nominee Walker Stapleton on Wednesday announced a state legislator and former Navy Top Gun pilot, Rep. Lang Sias, as his running mate. Stapleton announced his choice at the Wings Over the…
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Colorado Springs officials want open-house input on city’s plan for decades
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A new comprehensive plan to guide Colorado Springs for decades to come is ready for residents’ review and input at seven open houses. Plan COS was drafted over the past two years with multiple public meetings. It will guide development, land use, public expenditures and…
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Monument approves $115,000 payout to former town manager
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Monument’s ex-town manager will receive a $115,000 payout since the town’s Board of Trustees voted this month to fire him “without cause,” according to his agreements with the town. The $115,000 consists of severance-related payments, as outlined in former Town Manager Chris Lowe’s employment contract, as…
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Monument approves $115,000 payout to former town manager
Monument’s ex-town manager will receive a $115,000 payout since the town’s Board of Trustees voted this month to fire him “without cause,” according to his agreements with the town. The $115,000 consists of severance-related payments, as outlined in former Town Manager Chris Lowe’s employment contract, as well as “additional sums,” according to a release agreement signed…
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EDITORIAL: Sheriff’s race too important for risk
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save We cannot trust candidates who deceive voters with false claims. El Paso County Sheriff candidate Mike Angley joins the ranks of a few desperate politicians wasting money to spread nonsense. Angley wants Sheriff Bill Elder’s…
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EDITORIAL: Sheriff’s race too important for risk
We cannot trust candidates who deceive voters with false claims. El Paso County Sheriff candidate Mike Angley joins the ranks of a few desperate politicians wasting money to spread nonsense. Angley wants Sheriff Bill Elder’s job. Elder is well known for moving Colorado’s largest Sheriff’s Office in the right direction. Voters wisely elected him four…