Colorado Springs City Council
Coverage of Colorado Springs City Council in the Nexus archive.
- Colorado Springs dispensary tax dollars funding south Nevada corridor security contract
Colorado Springs City Council approved a $700,000 security contract for the south Nevada corridor, with $450,000 funded by the city's 5% retail marijuana special sales tax. Cannabis Depot, a dispensary in an 'offense hotspot,' will benefit from increased security, and business representatives emphasized the initiative's role in improving safety and addressing mental health challenges in the area.
- City council moves plan to increase security along South Nevada Avenue forward
Colorado Springs City Council voted to advance a plan to enhance security along South Nevada Avenue from Mill Street to Cheyenne Road. The $758,000 contract with the Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority will be partially funded by recreational marijuana tax revenue, allocated to public safety, mental health services, and PTSD programs for veterans. A second council vote is scheduled for early August.
- Southeast Strong Neighborhood Plan officially approved after years of community work
The Southeast Strong Neighborhood Plan was unanimously approved by the Colorado Springs City Council after years of community input and collaboration. The plan, developed with input from residents, organizations, and youth, aims to address priorities like neighborhood development, economic opportunities, and quality of life improvements in southeast Colorado Springs.
- City council gives final approval to ethics change for city vehicle use
Colorado Springs City Council approved a policy banning the mayor and council members from using city-owned vehicles for personal use, overriding a prior mayor's policy that allowed reimbursement for such use. The decision followed an audit revealing a mayor's wife drove a city vehicle for 150 miles over two months and the mayor admitted to using a city car for a personal trip. The new policy also prohibits city-funded security from accompanying officials on non-safety-related personal errands.
- At-large city council members host town hall Monday to hear from constituents
Three at-large Colorado Springs City Council members held a second town hall at Library 21C to gather constituent feedback. A community member raised concerns about water expansion, while discussions on the proposed Project Taurus data center were limited to official hearings.
- Colorado Springs Utilities proposing new billing options for solar customers
Colorado Springs Utilities is proposing new billing options for solar customers, which would raise monthly electric bills by about $30. The utility claims the changes are necessary to cover peak demand costs, but some solar owners argue the higher rates undermine the financial benefits of solar investments. Current solar customers will retain their existing rates until 2032, with a city council hearing scheduled for August and a final vote in September.