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Do sales tax revenues show a slowing of Colorado Springs economic activity? Is there a slowing of housing sales? Are $500K homes out of the reach of the average resident? Does it look like ARMs are making a comeback? Will the new development in Downtown Colorado Springs pick up the slack of an economic downturn? Is Colorado Springs failing in the area of commercial development?

Do you know the makeup of city council? Is there complacency in Colorado Springs? Six new businesses have come to Colorado Springs since the first of the year. Really? Who are they? Is Climate Change a social issue?

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Recreational Marijuana (aka Cannabis) is on the Colorado Springs November 2022 ballot. Will it pass? The PPRTA tax extension issue spells out where the money is going. It looks like the Smoke & Mirror games regarding some city financing issues are raising some eyebrows. Is it 3-card Monty or the Pea in the Shell game? Why is Colorado Springs Utilities setting aside $40M for the purchasing of water rights?

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What is City Council’s function? What is the 60% solution? Wouldn’t it be nice to have an 80% solution? 100% solution? Impact Fees: Is the city attempting to slide another issue by the citizens? What’s O&M? Do we need it? What game is being played here and to who’s benefit? Tax give-a-ways. The USAFA visitor center. Will it be a net drain on the city?

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PPRTA Ballot issue. Will Constitution Ave. finally be scrapped? What are the plans for Nevada Ave.? Do Colorado Springs communities get the attention they need? Do communities matter? What’s a “Shoehorn” project? Is one coming to a neighborhood near you? Did you know about it? What’s this 70% stuff? Who pays the other 30%? Why not 100%? Can sales taxes be used to make up the delta regarding Impact Fees? What are the chances of visitors going to the new USAFA visitor center of going downtown to spend money when all the amenities will be at the visitor center?

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What are the mayoral and city council candidates’ vision for Colorado Springs? Can Colorado Springs survive on sales taxes alone? Will the proposed impact fees cover the needs of the city’s expansion?  How could it with all the tax give-a-ways? Is Colorado Springs inefficient in its functioning as a city? Is Colorado Springs in a Regression Phase?

If it doesn’t make sense, maybe it doesn’t. Does Colorado Springs need quality Day Care? What is the Colorado Springs Creek Plan? Ever hear of it? Is putting up municipal buildings as collateral for bonds a good idea?

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Listen to how magically Councilman Bill Murray segues from Utilities to Homeowners Associations to Constitution Ave. What is the Economy doing at this stage? Where have all the workers gone? Will there be a recession in 2023? Some people say “Yes” and others say “No.” Which will it be? Will Colorado Springs be caught flatfooted again? What are the future electrical requirements for Colorado Springs? Will they meet them? What’s TNGG? Will the citizens of Colorado Springs be asked to vote on a PPRTA package of projects this November 2022?

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What is really going on with our healthcare system? Is being threatened or intimidated the modus operandi of today’s medical establishment? Who is advocating for you when it comes to your healthcare needs? We want to hear your stories. bill.murray@coloradosprings.gov
In other news, will there be a PPRTA ballot issue coming your way this November? Impact fees are getting a serious look (yeah, right)

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2) A sniper on the roof.

3) Let’s begin with Public Safety.

4) Colorado Springs being sued again.

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Is there a disconnect between what data the city is providing the public vs. the real world? Do emerging economies affect Colorado Springs? Are they Colorado Springs competition? Should Colorado Springs be looking at future trends? What is the fastest growing demographic in the labor force? Will Colorado Springs ebb out of the competition for businesses? Does Colorado Springs debate and make informed decisions? What are the consequences of NOT changing?

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When did the slower growth rate begin? Was the Great Recession tough on Colorado Springs? Data shows Colorado Springs is getting older. True or False? What is the largest growing demographic? Has there been under-building in Colorado Springs? For how long? Do you want to retire in place? Should the city be data driven? What is “Intentionality?” Nesting communities. Should builders concentrate on building communities vs. developments?

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Public and private section executive compensation. Can and should the city of Colorado Springs try and compete? Does the old adage “You get want you pay for” apply here? There’s a faction that wants the city to be run like the private sector. But can it? Will it? Does it show an inclination that it wants to? Colorado Springs Utilities continues its changing environment. How will the collective bargaining bill in the Colorado State capitol fair? Are the numbers being thrown around overly exaggerated by some city/county officials as a scare tactic? Do city officials learn from Program Management Reviews?

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Four persons have declared their intention to run for Colorado Springs mayor in 2023. Does one have too much baggage? Does a novice stand a chance? Retreads anyone? What are the candidate’s interests and what do they hope to accomplish? This question should be asked of every candidate. Should Colorado Springs disband the Human Rights Commission?  What’s a Diversity Office? More management issues at Colorado Springs Utilities?

Did development around Garden of the Gods work out well? The city says they don’t need outside fire mitigation studies. Is the city circling the wagons to protect development in the Wildland Urban Interface?

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Have other communities outstripped Colorado Springs in income & economic activity? Is the politicization of everything contributing to the slow income and economic growth? Is there political idiocracy on the Colorado Springs city council? Does Colorado Springs have the money for huge capital outlays? Is a TABOR refund in your future?

Is everybody aware of the new toll road on I-25 between Monument and Castle Rock? Are you ready for a little sticker shock? Will the politicization of boards adversely impact Colorado Springs image? Is there a need to focus on outcomes? Progress? Not politics?

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Are changes occurring that some people don’t like? Some people aren’t happy. Is the lack of investment in CSU’s infrastructure over the past decades gotten Colorado Springs to this point? Are the chickens finally coming home to roost? Does city council have enough experience to manage a 21st century city owned utility?  Is there an Initial Public Offering (IPO) in Colorado Springs Utility’s future?

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What’s one of the bigger issues regarding the Westside Community Center? Should the citizens be allowed to peruse contracts that the city is entering into? Does city council really have any power? What other issues will be resurfacing in the near future? Is the Colorado Springs a “Blob” of crime? What are the greater certainties? The biggest issue is…………………………………?

What is Retool COS? Will it work as imagined? The future?

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Is your home insured or under-insured? Is there an evacuation plan for your household and neighborhood?? Where lessons learned from the Waldo Canyon fires? Did you know that money will be spent on fire mitigation? Where is development? How safe is the development? Are there landslide issues? Now, development fees (aka impact fees) are on the table.

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Has your Colorado Springs Utility bill recently gone up? With inflation, is FREE money about to stop? Those of you on variable interest rate credit cards and mortgages, watch out. Here it comes! Is inflation here to stay? Through 2022? 2023? 2024?

Is there a role for Colorado Springs city council during this inflationary period? What do you think it should be? Giving breaks to Colorado Springs Utility customers? bill.murray@coloradosprings.gov

How many fast-food restaurants does Colorado Springs need?

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Does city council respect the population? What should we look for in a new police chief? Does Colorado Springs need a different viewpoint? Should the public hear the discussions about the litigation the city is involved in? Is the “Sit/Lie” ordinance set to be expanded? Will Wayne Williams make a good mayor? Will Wayne be another John Suthers? Will some council members leave council before their term is up? What will that forebode for the future of city council? Should Metro/Special taxing districts be reined in? Who will do it? Are Metro/Special taxing districts a mistake? Can Colorado Springs handle a $1 Billion budget? What are the city’s failings?

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Is there a limit to Colorado Springs water supply? Is there a limit to wastewater supply? Are Metro Districts hiding the real cost of maintaining Colorado Springs? Look at who is not contributing to the coffers of Colorado Springs. Are the citizens getting bad numbers when projects are presented to the Planning Commission and City Council? Does city council participate in warped conversations? Downsizing, anyone?

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Is Colorado Springs ready for the next fire event whether it’s in the Wildland Interface or a 25 story building? Your answer? Are co-operative agreements with other cities a viable option or should Colorado Springs stand on its own? Will Colorado Springs spend the money? Is technology the answer? Is the “Smart Cities” data gathering the way to go? Are the homeless the cause of our fires? Does Colorado Springs need a dress rehearsal for the next “Event?”

Is the Mayor MIA? Is 2022 a year of accountability? Will 2022 be a year of solutions?

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The world according to Councilman Bill Murray in 2022. Ting! Ting! Ting! Coming to a residence near you?  Broadband finally arriving? The Fourth of July is coming early this year.  Lots of fireworks. What is a Carpet Bagger? The replacement for Councilman Richard Skorman is discussed and there’s more.

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Councilman Bill Murray has gathered his stable of Prognosticators together along with the good old reliable Ouija Board to look into the future of Colorado Springs.

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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?

Should there be management changes because of the 911 issues? Does Colorado Springs have to wait for something to go drastically wrong before the city does something about it? Is there a rise in crime in Colorado Springs?

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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 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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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?

What are the risks to Colorado Springs? What are the opportunities for Colorado Springs? Should the city be bonding like other communities to get projects completed in a timely manner? There’s a Colorado Springs Utilities increase coming your way. Can CSU help it?

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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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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?

These and other topics are discussed by Councilman Bill Murray’s guests: Dana Duggan, Richard Smith, Jim Shirey, and Bill Wysong

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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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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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Today’s segment opens with an important Public Service Announcement. Have you ever heard of the Agenda Planner Review? What is it? Ever hear of the WUI? Does it have anything to do with Wildfire Mitigation? A patchwork of various inanities? What does that mean? Does this patchwork benefit the citizens? The 2424 Garden of the Gods project was turned down. Are the reasons valid?

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A conversation with General Palmer begins today’s session with Councilman Bill Murry. What are the city’s biggest arguments today? What is in the best interests of the community? How do you control unrestrained growth? How will this unrestrained growth be paid for? What’s the next 150 years going to look like? Is balance the key? What’s this: Remove city council from the “appeals process?”

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Councilman Bill Murray contemplates the unraveling the Covid-19 mysteries. Is Consequence Management coming into play? How is human authority over the Covid-19 working? What are the mayor of Colorado Springs and the El Paso County commissioners thinking? Would they care to share their thought processes? Should pandering be allowed to those that refuse to take the vaccine?

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Will the financial situation that the city faces be resolved? We’re talking Billion$ here. Is the current city council up to the task? Can tourism save the day? Will the C4C really be a financial boom or will the venues be line items on the city’s future budgets? Is the city absorbing the costs of infrastructure for tourism? Let’s not forget current infrastructure needs. Aren’t the city’s own enterprises supposed to support themselves with no additional costs to the taxpayer? Raising taxes, anyone? Metro districts: are they distorting the revenue streams? How do you feel about Colorado Springs giving the USOC Museum $1M per year?  (Psst! The city has already given the USOC over $50M+ already)

What businesses are locating to Colorado Springs? Who are they? We’re not talking franchises or fast food. Looks like there’ll be at least two tax increase measures on a November ballot. Will it be enough for the citizens to vote on or will we have a “Tyranny of the Minority”……….. Again? Who’s going to pay for the Storm Water infrastructure at the Air Force Academy? Hint: Not the Air Force.

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Will Social Workers ride with the police and help defuse hostile situations? How come no recommendations from Law Enforcement Transparency & Accountability Commission? Is there political will to go to publicly financed elections? A Moat city? How are the Shell Games and Hiding Things working out for Colorado Springs? Is a TOPS sales tax increase in the city’s future? The Mayor’s resolution.

How much will the City for Champions venues cost to run? This is a real eye opener. Will the taxpayers stand for it? Attitude is: OPM. The city has a new line item for its budget: The USOC Museum.

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Councilman Bill Murray discusses the Mayor’s Retreat and the $36 Million gift from OUR Uncle. You might find the breakdown of how the money is to be spent very interesting. What are your priorities? Send your suggestions of how to spend the money to bill.murray@coloradosprings.gov.

Covid-19 warnings are on tap and are you prepared for the sticker shock on your trip to America’s Mountain via the Cog Railway? Will you need good credit or a loan to make the trip?

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Does Colorado Springs still have health issues? Should persons associated with the El Paso County Health Department be vaccinated? Is the future of the city tied to healthy families? Should social workers be attached to city police/sheriff’s patrols? Your thoughts? Is the budget for EPCHD enough? Does the city think of the future? Are the city bureaucrats well paid? Over/under paid?

Musings: Listen as Councilman Bill Murray explains a development’s forecast was Pie N’ the Sky. How does the city see the future? Why does the city give incentives? Do they work?

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Is the city allowing an illegal activity to go on under the Colorado Organized Crime Control Act? Just asking. Do you think Metro Districts are for large projects only? Think again. Are Metro Districts in the best interests of the community? Why do developers need “tax incentives?” Are you “shocked” at the profits from these issued bonds? If you’re not you should be.

Other subjects covered: Parkland Dedication. Property tax increase. Inflation in housing. Military cutbacks. Geopolitical issues.

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Will Colorado Springs and a “new and improved” city council step up to the plate? Their first test comes soon. Could it be at 2424 Garden of the Gods? The development of Kettle Creek was blocked. Can you guess by who? And why?  Changes at the Chamber of Commerce and the EDC. Good or Bad? Do necessary improvements need to be made? Does development have a negative effect on the local economy? What does “Development” mean?

Colorado Springs is coming up on a 150 year birthday. What is the main goal of this celebration? Are you vaccinated? Tax collections are up. What happens when these resources dry up?  Are there inflationary pressures building? Will the Federal Reserve step in? Is per capita income up? Affordable incomes. Does Colorado Springs have them? Is the affordable housing subsidized in the area? By whom?

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Is there retention and recruiting problem for Colorado Springs? Where’s the Dashboard showing the condition of the Police Department? How long has it been since the Dashboard was requested? What size will the size of the classes be to catch up? How big is the problem?

How short is Trails, Open Space funding (aka TOPS)? Are other areas of the city government are short of funds? Is a tax increase in the future? What is Care & Feeding? Who’s causing the Sprawl? Is there a sense of responsibility? Give a listen about Metro Districts. What are the requirements between an Improvement District and Colorado Springs?

Councilman Bill Murray ends with Homelessness.

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“The city council members were not elected?” What do you mean? There was an election wasn’t there? Will damage be done by this new council or will it be status quo? Will there be progress? What’s going to be this council’s Strawberry Fields? The test is coming up very soon. Will the city still be “risk adverse?”

Did you know that the city has a “Cash Cow?” Have you ever heard of “Excess Revenue?” Maybe it’s a local term used only for “special” circumstances. What would Colorado Springs Utilities pay if it were charged taxes? A Franchise Fee from the Utilities? What? Is this some kind of shell game going on or “Mushroom Management?”

Councilman Bill Murray is concerned about the Covid-19 variants. Should he be? Is the economy first and the people second?

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What’s Colorado Springs going to be #1 in? Will there be a cost associated with being #1? Is Colorado Springs #1 in Covid-19 tests? Is Covid-19 going up? Hospitalizations? Is Colorado Springs really ready for the B.1.1.7 variant? Is a 4th surge happening? Is Covid-19 a “Bubble?” What’s happening regarding long term and long haul effects of Covid-19? Who is Dr. Atlas?

What’s happened to Common Sense?  Councilman Bill Murray gives a lesson in the art of “Bit-Coin.” What are the 3 causes of “Bubbles?” Bob Cutter gives us a clue.. What about migration of population. What does that mean? Is the EDC really doing its job?

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Growth has a cost. Can Colorado Springs really afford the costs of new annexations? Is enough revenue being generated to absorb these annexations? Does the city administration play 3-Card Monty with the city’s finances? Is the budget maxed out? Does it look like new taxes are in the current citizen’s future to pay for the new growth?

What is the plan? Is there a 5 year, 10 year, or 20 year plan in the works? What is the technology plan for the city? Does Colorado Springs really need the Space Command? Will Colorado Springs get back into the semi-conductor business again?

Elections, status quo, incumbents win, will the new council be able to handle the financial issues, and are the new infrastructure bills coming due? Is the Olympic Museum an Albatross for the city? Time will tell.

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Should everybody have a right to vote? What is Paid Speech? Who opposes Publicly Financed Elections? What is the success of other cities or states that have done it? Shouldn’t the citizens own their own elections? Do people really disengage from the voting process? Will business women vote for women candidates?

Does Colorado Springs city council represent the people? Is city council representing the demographics of the city? Aren’t you tired of low voter turn-out when it means a “minority” runs the city? How much is spent on fair elections? Election dollars? Looks like Seattle has solved its problem. Connecticut after Sandy Hook.

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Four of five of Colorado’s largest cities are changing to or have changed to Publicly Financed Local Elections. It’s a trend. Isn’t it past time to open up a dialog on this subject? Do you like the sound of “Recycling Ownership of Elections?” Do you like the idea of “Protecting People without means?” Have we “sold” our elections? Are the voters disenfranchised due to the “Big” money in our local elections? What does “cleanslatenowaction.org stand for? Is there the Public Will? Does City Council have the courage to move forward on this subject of Publicly Financed Elections?

Isn’t Publicly Financed Elections about the future? Is Lobbying by special interests in the best interest of the city? Is the Chamber of Commerce a publicly financed lobbying group of special interests? Are small dollar donors empowered by Publicly Financed Elections? Does city council represent the demographics of Colorado Springs? What are the donation limits in Colorado Springs?

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Colorado Springs city council elections are fast approaching. Will the incumbents do well or will one or two be knocked off by the up and coming challengers? Is city council being treated fairly by the executive branch or is it being abused? Learn the definition of a Metro District. It ain’t what the city is practicing today. Learn what a couple of the top priorities are for the city. (You’ve got to be kidding me? The city is wasting time on these? Aren’t there more important things to be discussing?)

Inflation is up. Check your grocery store and utilities. What should Colorado Springs do with the Federal stimulus funding coming its way? Send your suggestions to bill.murray@coloradosprings.gov. What’s a “Joint Dispatch Agreement?” A trivial question: “How often are fire hydrants inspected?”

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Councilman Bill Murray unloads because he can’t get straight answers to his Covid-19 questions. Will the B.1.1.7 variant take over? What happens when the Federal stimulus ends? Does Colorado Springs really need the money? Bob Cutter has an answer to Bill’s inquiry. Is it a one-shot deal? One-offs? What are the capital issues?

You’ve heard of the “Bridge to Nowhere?” Colorado Springs has it’s “Bridge over Cow Poke.” An expensive proposition to say the least. This highlights the concept of “Who Pays?” The Transit Center: 14 years in the making and will it take another 14 years to realization? Will the current Transit Plan fit the future needs of transit?

Should Tourism drive the Colorado Springs economy? Will the lack of international tourism dampen the local economy? Is Colorado Springs really prepared economically for the future?

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Councilman Bill Murray says he shouldn’t get on a Rant, but he did!

Whoever gets elected to the Colorado Springs City Council will really determine if Council Matters. Will the newly elected be up to the task of moving Colorado Springs Utilities into the future? Or will there be backsliding by the new city council? A surprise letter from the students at University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (UCCS) serves up some surprises.

Will campaign contributions influence council’s vote on the Park Land Dedication Ordinance (PLDO)? What about affordable housing? Where’s the money to pay for infrastructure, storm water, parks, maintenance? What’s the next step? What are the ABC’s? What happened to TOPS funding?

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An unvarnished and unedited Q&A with Councilman Bill Murray and Colorado Springs City Council candidate Dave Donelson about issues facing City Council District #1, Colorado Springs Utilities, and city council in general.

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Good News and Bad News throughout this podcast. Utility rates to go up. Can you guess why? Money pours into the local city council races. Who’s “Hoovering” up the lion’s share? Are the city fathers communicating with the people? What are you bringing to the table to make Colorado Springs  a better city? Why does the executive branch control the processes?

How is Colorado Springs faring economically in comparison to other cities? First liar hasn’t got a chance. If the stats are so good for Colorado Springs why aren’t companies coming here? That’s a question asked 15 years ago. Has Colorado Springs gone too far down the tourism road to where businesses are ignoring the city? Is there  full disclosure on projects in the city? What’s the level of Organizational Skills in city government? Are there visionaries in the city or status quo? Is Colorado Springs Utilities finally getting in the game? Does CSU need a board of directors?

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Is the city budget that doesn’t cover ALL the city’s needs really a Balanced Budget? Are we getting an accurate picture of what is really needed to run the city? How will all the needed services be paid for? Will there be a financial day of reckoning in the city’s future? What impact will the coming military budget cuts have on the local economy? The city fathers are still paying lip service to public transportation, right? Still struggling with Covid-19 issues.

The prospective city council candidates are discussed. Are their platitudes enough to get them elected? Are they in-tune with the citizens of Colorado Springs?  Their district? We’ve made our best guess with the limited information available. We reserve the right to change our minds. Send us your thoughts and questions on what you expect from these candidates. We won’t screen or filter your  questions.

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What is a Quasi-Public organization:  Investing in a quasi-public corporation comes with very little risk due to the fact that, if the business isn’t making a profit, the company will be backed by one or more government agencies who will ensure that the corporation continues running and making a profit. Which begs the question: “Who is the government organization that will ensure that the corporation makes a profit?” Will Colorado Springs be that government organization? Or an outside government organization? Who is Providence Group-USAFA LLC? Who is the Arizona Industrial Development Authority?

Stand-by for a Storm Water increase. What is the real reason the developers will not have to pony up 2 acres for parkland? When will the needs of the city be addressed? When is the money coming in? 10, 20, 30 years? Never? What is in the best interest of the population? Who’s the Power Broker? Another packed Council Matters Podcast.

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If you decide to run for Colorado Springs City Council, do you  think you can answer the questions that are sprinkled throughout this podcast? The usual talking point answers will not suffice.

How do you see the future of the city? No platitudes. Are Land Use situations real or imagined? Are you up on the city’s budget, revenue streams, issues facing Parks & Recreation? What is enough? What do you need to keep the city running? How are you going to pay for it? What are Life Time expenses? What is your position on Flex Zoning? Do you think citizen’s concerns are dismissed out of hand?

Are you willing to spend 30 minutes on Councilman Bill Murray’s Podcast?

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Bob Cutter joins today’s conversation with his insight into the economic challenges faced by Colorado Springs. What is Colorado Springs doing about about the Covid-19 Vaccine? Is it a lottery? Is the vaccine really free?

Will the local economy get back to normal? Will Colorado Springs be part of the new dynamic economic world? Commercialization? Will the decline in brick & mortar retail continue? Will the local economy be based on retail businesses or tourism? Can the markets collapse again? Are the real estate markets being propped up by “Cheap Money” and what happens when money isn’t so “Cheap?” What is the “per capita income?”

Colorado Springs is being surrounded by Amazon. Is is time to clean out the Moat?

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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.

Colorado Springs Utilities presses into the future (a good thing). Do you think there are any demands on CSU other than delivering the best in the country?

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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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.

Is the In-N-Out Burger joint in Colorado Springs a Super Spreader? How many cases is that again? Does the El Paso County Health Department have the necessary funding to step up to the Pandemic? What is the distribution plan for the Covid-19 vaccine in Colorado Springs? Would standardizing on one vaccine make distribution easier?

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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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?

If you have answered “Yes” to any of these questions, have we got a job for you: A member of City Council. Sounds like fun, doesn’t it?

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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.

Confused about issues surrounding the Covid-19? So is Bill Murray. Will you still need to wear a mask, social distance, and wash your hands after receiving your vaccination? How long does it take for the vaccine to take effect? Rumor has it the Colorado Springs Police Department is a Hot Spot for Covid-19. Is it true?

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 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?

On line revenue is keeping Colorado Springs afloat. Does the city have a focused economic development plan? Do you know where the city wants to go? Does Colorado Springs have a robust Broadband service?

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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?

These topics and a few more were discussed by Councilman Bill Murray and his guest, Bob Cutter.

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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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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?

Now to the Lexicon of words: Leadership, Pro-active, Re-active, Accountability, Cost benefit analysis. Dashboard.

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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?

What else does the city budget fund? You might be surprised. Will there be cost cutting? With the placement of the Iconic Bridge to American the Beautiful Park, is it now a “private” park? Get a load of the price tag on the bridge. Saying “Sticker Shock” is putting it mildly. What about necessary or excess monies need to run the city if an emergency arises?

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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.

Other topics in today’s podcast are: Everybody has a pre-existing condition. Everybody. Colorado has the BEST voting system. Will Covid-19 become another “Pre-existing Condition?”

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How are you feeling? Overwhelmed? Trying to figure things out? Are you getting Good Information? Bad Information? Dis-information? Deliberate Lies? Fictitious Websites? Do you know the outside influences that are affecting the election? Do we have enough Fact Checkers? Truth Checkers?

Ballot Issues 2B & 2C are on the ballot but nowhere else. Not in the Blue Book or El Paso County handout? Why? Let us know if you believe the reasoning. Sure, Yeah, a balanced budget. If the city has a hiring freeze why are they advertising for positions on the city’s cable channel? Do you deem that a cruel joke on the people looking for work?

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Does Colorado Springs need a full time council? The LETAC meeting. Was anything accomplished? Will they be collecting real time data? What about definitions? Is a Dash Board really needed for this process? Question to the committee: Is the law being equally applied to all citizens? Watch this space.

A discussion about a hospital in the SE part of town came up. Will it ever happen? In hindsight, did Colorado Springs get the best deal for the city regarding Memorial? Has the city really pushed for a hospital in the SE part of town? How’s transportation to the current healthcare facilities?

Covid-19, the debates, voting, pre-existing conditions, and dropping your ballots off round out today’s discussion.

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Law Enforcement Transparency Accountability Commission: What are the optics? Will the process be tainted? Is the local daily paper helping or hurting the process? What should be the size, scope & use of policing? Are there better choices during a confrontation? Can the police and their actions be defended? Does Denver to a better job at police information? Are there White Supremacist in Colorado Springs police department?

Privilege is not part of justice system. Yes, there are income inequities. Maybe it’s time for a “Professional Jury” system. Maybe it’s time for an elected city attorney who’s beholden to the citizens. Time to eliminate “No-Knock” warrants. Diversify. Choices, Management, Collateral Damage. Who should choose the Liaison from the council to the LETAC? The members of the committee?

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Councilman Bill Murray has as his guest today Mike Maday,  a member of the Executive Committee of the Democratic Party. He’s also the Voter Protection Coordinator.

Is there voter suppression in El Paso County? Is the citizenry educated on the topics that they’ll be voting on? Will people vote? Why don’t people vote when it’s so easy here in Colorado? That’s a question for the ages. Was 2016 the Great Reckoning? Bill gets on his Soapbox. Is Colorado Springs changing politically? Are the demographics changing? What are businesses looking for to convince them to move to Colorado Springs? Does Colorado Springs have what they want? Or don’t want?  Will Colorado Springs mature?

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What is the LETAC? Just another acronym commission that will languish? How is Colorado Springs Police Department? Bob Falcone offers his assessment. Councilman Bill Murray shares a portion of his former life. Also, his current life. Is the police department doing tasks that it’s not trained for? Some people think so. Lots of issues out there. Does it involve training, training and more training? Will the city pay for the additional and necessary training? Can’t hurt. Only help. Is the first step respecting the citizenry? Should police be reactive or proactive?

Will the commission have the best people? The question that needs and should be asked, “What do you hope to accomplish while you are on this commission? What do you think are your “Better Ways” to accomplish this task?”

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Hiking affectionando, Bob Falcone, shows Councilman Bill Murray the way around Colorado Springs trails and open space. What is the state of trails & open space? What is the Parkland Dedication ordinance? The Conservation Trust fund? How did the Strawberry Field land swap work out? Was it a plus for the Colorado Springs? Are there four legged and two legged critters to watch out for on the trails? Are they dangerous? How many neighborhood parks does El Paso county own?

There’s a discussion about the two ballot issues on the November 2020 ballot. Will there be monies for maintenance of future trails and open space? There was a bear running around one of the parks and his genetic makeup was questionable. Think it was an “old” bear.

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A police station has tested positive for Covid-19. Are the police officers wearing their masks? Has mask wearing been extended statewide? A Covid-19 testing facility in Colorado Springs. Did they screw up the tests? Denver is contemplating providing Broadband. Why not Colorado Springs? Your thoughts.

The El Pomar has a problem? Who would have thought. We didn’t know Focus on the Family needed money. Learn how they got it. Sheeles is back in the news. The Space Command: Is it a long term project or just a pie in the sky, here today, gone tomorrow project like one of its predecessors?

Rice cookers for CSU employees? What? Going back to school. Worth the risk? Will a decision be made?

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Councilman Bill Murray wants the best police force. Will the citizens pay for the necessary training and peripheral equipment to make this happen? How do you balance the extremes? Is getting the respect of the population the real key to good police enforcement? Should a police officer’s private and public persona be the same? The councilman thinks Graffiti is criminal. Do you?

How does the police force figure into domestic violence? Should social workers be called on domestic issues? Is the city’s budget adequate to cover current expenses and is it prepared for future growth? How much is the city short on revenue? Watch out for those special taxing districts. Is Councilman Bill Murray a Public Servant or an Elected Official? Is there a difference?

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Did you know that the Colorado Springs police department has put out a Request For Proposal (RFP) for the department’s use of force? Who should oversee this process? The police department or the Accountability Committee? Will the Accountability Committee be allowed a “look-see?” Why should there be an “Assessment of COS police use of force study?” Is something wrong? Isn’t the Colorado Springs police department adhering  to agreed upon standard practices of their use of force?

Managing resources. Blanket immunity. Difficult environment. Mentoring. Training. After Action Reports. What does all this mean in Police World.

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Will the Law Accountability Citizens Committee be successful? Will the selected members be diverse enough? Is this a first step in de-funding the police? Why are laws developed in the first place? Have you run a Red Light? Big Brother is watching you.

Do you think the police and sheriff need to rebuild trust? Maybe the British police have the right idea? Boundaries need to be set, right? Has the Colorado Springs Police Department begun dragging their feet? Do the police have the discretion to NOT enforce laws?

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Councilman Bill Murray has a story to tell. It’s about the Coronavirus, how people think it’s an infringement on their Constitutional Rights NOT to wear a mask, and if we, as a community, are prepared for the Covid-19. Are the sheriff’s and police department on board with helping the citizens out? Is the Federal Government letting us down? Are decision politically driven? Is the county health department up to speed with their “partners?”

Councilman Murray has a Solution Set. Want to hear it?

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Councilman Bill Murray gets on a roll followed by Kent Obee and Gary Casimir. No toes untouched here. (Note: There was an unscheduled technical glitch that cut this segment short.)

Drake (resolve distrust), 30 year plan, renewables, Covid-19, EIRP, loss of revenue, police review board (resolve distrust), demilitarization, show stopper, USOC lawsuits, how’s the new soccer stadium going to make it, the Air Force Academy visitors center pushed back, is the $121M in taxpayer monies future in question? Is Colorado Springs building for the future? At first glance, what’s your answer? Tell Bill Murray your thoughts.

As a bit of trivia, did you know it’s a court-martial offence to wear a military uniform to a political function? Didn’t somebody do that recently? Somebody with 4 stars on their collar?

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Do you know that the developers call trails Parks? Neither did we. Did you know that America The Beautiful Park might become a private park due to access to the park? Is the $18M bridge safe to handle foot traffic to and from America The Beautiful Park? Doing it on the cheap to save on the engineering costs? Walk across at your own risk? Why is Colorado Springs supporting the Manitou Incline since it’s in Manitou? Colorado Springs is going into the rock business. They purchased a quarry. For what? Who’s going to pay for the improvements? Hang onto your wallet, Mr. & Mrs. Taxpayer.

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Is the Space Force really coming to Colorado Springs? What’s the history of NorthCom? We have someone here who can fill us in. Does Colorado Springs have the infrastructure to support the Space Command? Housing? Utilities? Public transportation? Are the numbers inflated for the amount of people who will be coming to the city? What are the other services saying?  Is this just a political football between competing cities? What’s the Electoral College got to do with it?  The local Chamber of Commerce has hired 2 lobbyists to persuade the decision to go Colorado Springs way. Money well spent?

What will be the mission of the Space Force. Debris  management? Where does Amazon fit in? Does the city really have the money for a project this size? How about resources? How do you want the city council to represent you in this matter?

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Are Special Districts really created for the benefit of homeowners and business owners? In this eye opening episode Councilman Bill Murray and Tim Hoiles discuss this HOT TOPIC. They both get down into the weeds and it appears that Special Districts have some real issues like Accountability for starters.

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Round 2! Toe to toe! Liam’s thoughts on city council. Thoughts on the city. Building to a clientele that aren’t in the city. What is the work force participation? Why doesn’t the city issue bonds for affordable housing?  Accessory Dwelling Units. Is there opposition to Plan COS by members of council?

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Are Short Term Rentals a boon or detriment to Colorado Springs’ economy? Council member Bill Murray discusses this issue with Mike Applegate of the Neighborhood Preservation Alliance.

What is the effect on neighbors and neighborhoods? Is there a balance between home ownership and STRs? The Planning Commission encouraging STRs? Really? Should STR properties be taxed like commercial? What kind of accountability will there be if city council approves Short Term Rentals? 

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Is there such a thing as Affordable Housing? Will the local developers take the chance to break even or a loss on Affordable Housing? How does the cost of living in Colorado Springs compare to the rest of the country?

Why doesn’t Colorado Springs have a viable transportation system? Who or what is the Show Stopper?

Why does Colorado Springs try to stop sales tax increases statewide? Someone’s ox is getting gored. Isn’t there too much reliance on sales taxes? Wouldn’t it be a good idea for the city to issue bonds?

Police and fire pay: Always a problem.

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There’s a call for Colorado Springs to become a Sanctuary City. Will it happen? Should it happen?

What’s the fastest growing business in Colorado Springs? 

Should the city use Imminent Domain to secure land for a new bus terminal? 

The annual budget is coming up. Is council changing is start times for the good? Land use issues. Is council getting the straight scoop from others when this comes before council for a vote?

Protect our Parks, selling assets, and ballot issues are rolled into one.

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Should the citizens have a say in the leasing or selling of Colorado Springs parks? What is the definition of “A Park”? What does the city gain by disposing of parkland? Does it get the city well financially? Does this fit into the category of sell all or part of Colorado Springs Utilities?  Does the citizenry have trust & confidence in their elected officials? 

There are questions about the 5G network being installed around town. What are they? 

Are there myths surrounding the reasoning for not having a viable transportation network? Do you buy them?

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Is the economy slowing in Colorado Springs? What does a 5.1% increase in wages translate to? Is it real? Did you get one? 

How much of an issue will the DeVon Bailey shooting be for Colorado Springs? Why doesn’t Colorado Springs rid itself of Open Carry? Will the city get a Citizens Review Board? 

The Switchback’s stadium. Will it be the economic boon as touted by its supporters? A Sports Authority? Another device to avoid paying taxes? Is this a good deal? 

Councilors advised not to go out in front of city hall. Why?

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The 4th Industrial Revolution is coming. Is Colorado Springs prepared? Does the city have a strategic plan in place? Where is Colorado Springs regarding innovation? Is the educational system at the elementary and higher levels engaged? Does the educational system have the capabilities to re-train people from the old economy? 

What will be the overall impact of the 4th Industrial Revolution? Can Colorado Springs constructively adjust to the future? Isn’t time Colorado Springs shed the shackles of the existing internet providers and create its own Broadband system as other cities have done? Hang on! It’s going to be a wild ride or maybe not. What’s the speed of Slow?         

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The Robson Arena and the Widener Field going to be the economic engine drivers as advertised? Don’t they both have parking issues?                                                                                                                                                  

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Plan COS, taxes, Tabor, Gallagher, the Council, data, and more. What’s left to discuss about Colorado Springs? Oh, forgot one: Banning Lewis Ranch. Bill Murray, Bob Cutter, and Gary Casimir discuss it all.

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Does city council fully understand that when they give tax rebates for 25 years what the future financial impact is to the citizens of Colorado Springs? Are there analysis completed at the 5 year, 10 year, 15 year, or 20 year points to see if the approved projects are tracking the way the presenter said they would at day one? Are the projects aggregated to determine if said projects are worth the time and effort? Is council chasing the Shiny Object instead of asking the question: “Is this project really that financially viable?” Is Stirling Ranch one of those Shiny Objects?

Will the rush of Air BnB, Accessory Dwelling Unit, Short Term Rentals slow down with the possibility of El Paso County taxing them at the commercial rate? Will they solve the affordable housing shortage?

Councilman Bill Murray, Robin Roberts, and Bob Cutter discuss these subjects plus a few more.

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The national economy and how it affects Colorado Springs are discussed by Robin Roberts and Councilman Bill Murray which segue  into the local economy. Interest rates, loan, ability to re-pay, CPI, out of state investors, service industries, leverage lending bubble, and economic future.

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The first episode of season 3 explores quality of life, economic development, jobs, the relationship between council and the mayor, and more. Does Colorado Springs have a real plan for the future? (S3, Episode 1, Recorded 6/7/19)

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Old North End Neighborhood

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Read more at Will voters give firefighters collective bargaining power?

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