Is Colorado Springs 911 Communications Center in Deep XXXX?

Who’s going to be the replacement for Richard Skorman? Someone new or a retread?  Data. Accountability, and Public Safety. Is Colorado Springs where it should be? Find the Balance. Enforce the Balance. What is the responsibility of council members to their constituents? What will city council look like in 2023? Will things get really sideways?

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A final discussion on ballot issues 2C & 2D

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What went wrong? What went right?

Another  view. Kent Obee is today’s guest. Did the process get hi-jacked? And by whom? Will some people be held accountable? What’s the divisive nature of the group. Pay raises for city employees? Are 25 story skyscrapers in Colorado Springs’ future?

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Is the city being stratified?

Is inflation skewing the projected income numbers for Colorado Springs? Does tourism cause headaches for Colorado Springs in the future? What are the draws for new businesses? The 30th street buildout.  A bargain or ……………………  Is Colorado Springs trying to emulate Denver and should it? Is the fire department prepared for high rise structures being planned for downtown? What are the attendant costs associated with growth?

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Councilman Bill Murray is trying to tell us something here?

Is there really long range planning for the budget? Are the forecast assumptions real? Is a 5% sales tax growth rate real? What about inflation? Is enough being allowed for operating expenditures and capital outlays? What’s that $1.7B needed? Should this area be more robust? Allowing for a 1.0% increase? Isn’t this getting into Smoke & Mirrors territory?

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Councilman Bill Murray takes you through the 2022 city budget

Is the city spending your money wisely? But before you vote, checkout the spending measures. What is really needed to run the city? Is the $400.6M enough to provide all the needed services including police and fire protection? Should it be more? Can Home Owner’s Associations file appeals or is it up to individuals? What does a city council meeting and discussion look like?  Councilman Bill Murray takes you through step by step.

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Councilman Bill Murray is interviewed by the Wall Street Journal about evacuation procedures and processes for Colorado Springs. This is a timely subject that needs immediate attention. Is Colorado Springs prepared for the next catastrophic emergency? Are the plans and procedures in place? Does Colorado Springs have the necessary equipment and manpower currently in place?

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Is the public paying attention?

Are evacuation maps available to the citizens? What’s Fleet Modeling? Should Colorado Springs quit building? Is Colorado Springs already overbuilt? What is Colorado Springs all about? Would you call the new apartment complexes in Down Town Colorado Springs “Affordable Housing?”  What is WUI?

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Spend it wisely or spend it foolishly

What should Colorado Springs do with the money it’s getting from the American Recovery Plan Act and the State, Local, Fiscal Recovery fund? Will it be treated like a Slush Fund? Should the mayor have complete control over its distribution or should city council have a say? What should be done with Infrastructure & Jobs Act money when it arrives?

A shuttle system? Roads & Bridges? Replenishment of LART funds? A sprinkler system? Pick winners in certain businesses and let the losers go?

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Issues to focus on

What’s the role of City Council in modifying Quality of Life Indicators? Is there reluctance on the city’s part to solve Quality of Life Issues? Is Colorado Springs #1 in Cost of Living Accelerators? Should Eminent Domain be used to improve the Quality of Life for people in Colorado Springs vs. a land owner‘s preferences? Is Flex Zoning an answer? Who’s the target market for Quality of Life Indicators?

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