Tag: justin burns
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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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‘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…