Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss topics of the day and politics. Always, there is political discussion. Our topics this episode include State of the Fifth, basically our reaction to our congress person’s newsletter. One of our big discussions is the Pennsylvania gerrymander. The Pennsylvania legislature has gerrymandered the heck out of the state. They are…
Tony Perez, of the Colorado Springs Hispanic Business Council, sits down with host Joe Barrera for a conversation about the Hispanic community in Colorado Springs. The Hispanic Business Council, the diversity and inclusion movement, small businesses in El Paso County and Colorado Springs are discussed. The discussion delves into minorities, markets, demographics, networking the small…
Terry Martinez is running for House District 18 in Colorado Springs. The Young Democrats get his take on various subjects from education, energy, universal healthcare, and more. Terry’s an artist, chemistry teacher, coach and principal. After 31 years as an educator, he has retired and wants to start a new career as a politician. He…
“I’ve got a secret” isn’t exactly the motto you want those running your city to adopt. Springs City Councilors Tom Strand and Bill Murray discuss the city attorney’s role in executive sessions. Should the city attorney be elected instead of appointed by the mayor? How does the city attorney set the (mayor’s?) agenda for council?…