Tag: local government
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Colorado sees surge in new business filings, but economy still faces major risks
New business filings in Colorado grew in the first quarter of the year, despite several concerning economic trends across the state, according to a new report released Monday. There were nearly 55,000 new businesses registered in the state during the first three months of the year, up 12.3% year-over-year, the report from the University of…
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Ex‑Bronco Montee Ball backs push at Colorado Capitol for stronger concussion protocols
Amid rising worries about the long‑term effects of head injuries in youth sports, a Colorado committee began reviewing legislation that would tighten concussion protocols and expand mental health awareness among coaches. Senate Bill 060 would require youth sports coaches to complete training on the mental health impacts of concussions. It would also require them to…
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Colorado Springs ends police transparency group; some demand a stronger oversight body
Tuesday marked the beginning of the end of the police advisory group Colorado Springs set up in 2020. There was little indication that the city will follow some public demands to create a stronger oversight group in its place. The Colorado Springs City Council voted unanimously to dissolve the Law Enforcement Transparency and Advisory Commission…
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Colorado budget plan seeks to keep $306 million by canceling TABOR refunds
Tucked deep within the hundreds of pages of the proposed $46.8 billion 2026–27 state budget is a line item showing $306.1 million in savings — achieved by canceling Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights refunds. Gov. Jared Polis has recommended withholding TABOR refunds in both 2026–27 and 2027–28. His budget proposal says the state accidentally overpaid $306.1…
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Exit of corporate HQs cited in Colorado Chamber Foundation report
Amid worries that Colorado has lost its edge in competing for businesses, the Colorado Chamber Foundation has issued a report tracking companies that are relocating out of state. “While Colorado has significant strengths as a state, we are also becoming increasingly vulnerable in our competitiveness and are seeing a slow burn of companies looking elsewhere…
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Six finalists announced for vacant Colorado Springs City Council seat
Colorado Springs announced the six finalists Wednesday who could be appointed to the vacant seat on the Colorado Springs City Council. The finalists to fill the council seat representing District 2 are Polly Cambron, Cindy Carter, Kenneth Casey, Anita Miller, Shawn Murray and Daniel Spohn. The appointment will be made during a special council meeting…
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Helms drops out of City Council appointment, cites ‘rancor and personal attacks’
The former president of the Colorado Springs City Council withdrew his name from consideration to be appointed to the vacant council seat, saying that “politics and divisiveness have already overtaken the process.” Randy Helms was one of 26 applicants who sought appointment to the vacant District 2 seat after former Councilmember Tom Bailey resigned on…
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Application process opens to be appointed to Colorado Springs City Council seat
Colorado Springs opened the application process Thursday morning to fill a vacant seat on the City Council. The seat representing District 2 opened on Tuesday after Councilmember Tom Bailey resigned rather than head to a special recall election. Residents in the northern district of the city had gathered enough signatures to force a vote on…
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Mayor’s Chief of Staff announces plan to leave Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade’s Chief of Staff Jamie Fabos announced Thursday that she would be stepping down from the city government in the next month. Fabos will officially leave the position on Feb. 16, according to the announcement. Chief Communications Officer Jason Strickland said that Fabos had informed city leaders of her plans earlier…
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Colorado Springs finishes improvements along Sinton Trail
The full length of Sinton Trail has reopened after Colorado Springs finished making improvements in recent weeks. The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department closed the stretch of trail through Douglas Creek Open Space east of Holland Park Boulevard over the summer to do the work. All improvements were paid for using Pikes Peak Rural…