Starting the 2021 year with a full plate

An offer you can’t refuse: An opportunity to sit down (virtually) with Councilman Bill Murray to discuss running for city council. Plus, getting into the weeds on how development DOESN’T pay for itself. You pay for it. Find out how that works.

People are concerned about Retool Colorado Springs. Bill gives a few hints on how this is being interpreted. You’ll find it interesting.

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New Season  New Episode  Bill’s all fired up!

This will pass. Bill’s talking about Contradictions and Covid-19. He’s thoroughly confused wondering where Common Sense went. Distribution, where, what’s taking so long adds to the confusion.

Understand the local daily newspaper’s crack opinion writer was back in DC for the “exclusive” “invitation only” “rally” put on for the benefit of ?????????????????

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This applies to other city councils

Do you have Masochistic tendencies?   Do you have thick skin? Can you take a punch? Like working for peanuts? How much verbal abuse can you handle? Want to increase your stress level? Lose friendships and neighbors? Have you ever experienced Mushroom Management? Can you look into the future? Do you know the demographics of your council district? Have you read Plan COS? Do you feel that projects that come before city council should stand on their own? Have you ever heard of the $20M bridge to nowhere? Do you know where it is located? Have you been to the new transit center? Do you know what a “Disaster Epic with a Huge Bill” is? Will 2021 be a great year?

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Two important topics that affect the citizens of Colorado Springs.

Councilman Bill Murray vents his frustration with the possible changing of the requirements for the Parkland Dedication Ordinance. He needs the citizenries support on this matter.

Is the economy really slowing down? Will the expiration of some of the Federal government programs affect the citizens of Colorado Springs?

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Is Colorado Springs an International Influencer?

Is Colorado Springs connected to other International cities, countries? Is Colorado Spring an International Influencer? Are there mixed messages being given? What are the Dynamics of a city? Where is Tourism in the economic mix? Who are the wealth creators? Which direction is the Colorado Springs economy shifting? Did you know there’s a Cost of Living surge in Colorado Springs? What’s driving it?

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What will be the impact of the changes coming to Colorado Springs?

Topics: Space Command; Covid-19; Denmark; Mask wearing; Public transportation shutdown; What is the government role in all of this; What will the economy look like; Infrastructure; Real Estate; End game; Has the world stopped?

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You be the judge

Too much going on with development and not in a good way. Topics today are Banning-Lewis Ranch, the Air Force Academy Visitor’s center, The Bridge to No Where, Storm Water S4 permit, Waivers, Blighting pristine land, the Santa Clause syndrome (doesn’t that belong to a specific political party?), Ballot Issues, a View Ordinance, Storm Water fee increase, Financing, Extensions, Police, City Budget.

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A lexicon of words rarely used and mis-used

The police chief says he has enough money. With the Olympic museum and the Weidner soccer field coming on line, does he? Enough for staffing? Training? Should the city permanently plan to fund in the city budget two elections each year? What is the Economic Development Regional Recovery Committee? How much of the tab is the city picking up?

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Is it enough to cover Colorado Springs expenditures and hopes and dreams???

It’s Budget season again. And it’s up. Who is responsible for the Budget? Council? The mayor? Who’s responsible for the Budget issues? Is it enough to cover the anticipated needs of the city? Does development REALLY pay for its self? Still waiting for the proof that it does. Will Wildcards pop up? Imminent issues?

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They don’t agree on everything.  Might be a couple of surprises.

The Infamous Blue Book and the issues therein are discussed. Amendments, Issues, and Propositions are on the table. Discussed are 76, 114, Amend ‘B”, 116, 117, 2A, 2B, 2C, and a school district D-11 issue.

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