District 3 Candidate Offers Explanation of Survey Copy and Paste Answers
Last week, it was brought to our attention by Integrity Matters that District 3 City Council Candidate Michelle Talarico had copied and […]
Guest Editorial: COS City Councilman Donelson Responds to Mayor Suthers Op-EdGuest Editorial:
Recently, City Council passed a controversial water ordinance on a 5-4 vote. Those of us who voted against this questionable ordinance were […]
Area Developers Rally Behind Their Candidates
Photo Credit: City of Colorado Springs Last week, a reader shared this email with us. What do you think? Does the development […]
Utility Rates High, Sponsorship Money Flies
Over the past several months, we’ve been digging into some wasteful spending at Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU). At a time when many […]
Colorado Springs Utilities Ad Budget Largely “Nothing Sandwich” Messages
Over the past few months, we’ve asked Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU) questions about how they spend ratepayer dollars on advertising and sponsorships. […]
Pikes Peak Library District Installs Pricey Outdoor Solar Phone Chargers
Last month, a reader had a question about a new, solar charging station at one of the Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) […]
Fiscal Conservatism Charges Forward in the Pikes Peak Region
We have exciting news! At SpringsTaxpayers.com, we have launched a new 501(c)(3) educational arm, called Springs Taxpayers United (STU.) See our press […]
Colorado Springs Utilities Donates Ratepayer Money As Rates Soar
Last week, we read a story about kids being able to play sports for free through Colorado Springs Youth Sports. Youth Sports is a city-run program […]
The Privately Funded Drake Task Force Receives “Help” on Many Fronts
Did you know that the Martin Drake Coal Power Plant was decommissioned in August, 2021? You might have noticed due to your […]