Outdoors with Hiking Bob: The State of the Outdoors event, hiking on Barr Trail
Bob and Kevin talk about the recent “State of the Outdoors Event” and a recent hike Kevin did on Pikes Peak.
Council Matters – Vows – March 13 2017
In the last podcast Bill & Tom talked about promises. Today they discuss their vows in a very forward-looking conversation.
Council Matters – Leadership – February 20 2017
Leadership: different approaches and lack thereof.
Council Matters – Honesty in Local Government – February 13 2017
Is there honesty, trust, truth coming from the Executive branch of city government? Bill and Tom discuss.
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Bob and Kevin discuss economic benefits of parks, additional parks funding
Bob and co-host Kevin discuss a recent study regarding the economic benefit of city parks, attempts to raise more money for parks, stormwater issues, and Kevin’s big plans for 2018
Outdoors with Hiking Bob: El Paso County Parks Director Tim Wolken
Bob talks with El Paso County Parks director Tim Wolken about their accomplishments in 2016 and plans for 2017
CityTalk – November 11 2016
Post-Election Blues. Jill reminds us that so much of politics and getting things done is local. What’s on Jan’s post-election music mix? Colorado and local election results are also discussed. Is Colorado a red state or a blue state? Council changes to the mayor’s proposed 2017 city budget. The funding challenge facing United Way for…
Council Matters – November 3 2016
The 2017 city budget for Colorado Springs is the topic as Tom Strand fills in Dave Gardner, who is sitting in for vacationing Bill Murray. Merit raises for city employees and across-the-board raises in public safety are on the agenda. What about police foot patrols downtown and in Old Colorado City? Therapeutic recreation?
CityTalk – October 28 2016
Jan’s continuing Comcast adventures and a vote for Trump? Companies that care about customer service. Springs has highest water rates in the state. Will council refer a Strawberry Fields charter amendment? 2017 city budget update. It’s hard to keep police officers. Threat to city’s therapeutic recreation program.
Council Matters – August 18 2016
This week Bill and Tom discuss Gazette newspaper ownership (Philip Anschutz), how do you feel about the future of newspapers? Whistleblower at Memorial Hospital terminated, Robert Redford and Jane Fonda coming to town, “Council Meeting Gets Lively” headline and the land use appeal controversy behind it. Large marijuana grows in town creating a fire hazard,…