We chat with the two female members of Colorado Springs City Council, Yolanda Avila and Nancy Henjum, about their reasons for serving, their council experiences, and why women should consider running for office.
Today, we’re discussing the Law Enforcement Transparency and Accountability Commission (LETAC) and its mission in Colorado Springs. Plus, how community members can get involved and voice their opinions. The guests today are JJ Frazier and Deborah Walker, both members of the commission.
PART 2: The Pikes Peak Elder Abuse Coalition has been working to keep vulnerable adults safe for 15 years and that work continues during COVID19 times.
PART 2: The Pikes Peak Elder Abuse Coalition has been working to keep vulnerable adults safe for 15 years and that work continues during COVID19 times. Dayton Romero, Chair of the Coalition and Director of Senior Assistance Programs with Silver Key, discusses the extenuating circumstances and challenges being faced during COVID19. Fraud abounds with specific…
Aging with Altitude’s host, Cynthia Margiotta, an older adult herself and BSW, shares her observations and insights during the age of COVID19. She describes the chilling neighborhood drive, contemplates physical vs. social distancing, shares how friends with dementia can be supported and finally a multitude of ideas on how to stay busy, engaged and hopeful…
Elder fraud and abuse happens and is under-reported. What can be done to help? This podcast has two focuses first, learn about the signs of abuse and strategies to avoid fraud and abuse. Second, learn about the concept and practice of Elder Shelter. Our guest is Colorado Springs Police Detective Chuck Szatkowski who is a…
Starting with the completion of 2 years on council and promises made during their campaigns, Bill & Tom go off the rails from there with discussions on storm water fees, park and recreation funding, 911 response times, priorities, and de-TABORing.
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.
How do Jill and Jan pack this all into a half-hour? Denver traffic and philanthropy. Recent police department cuts. The Mayor’s interest in restoring a stormwater fee. Doug Bruce is on the loose! 2017 city budget coming soon. Jill needs to get a handle on her sighing at council meetings. What’s going on with the…