From Coal to Chaos: A Resident’s Plea for Sensible Utilities
Two years ago, the City Council/ Utility Board started tearing down a perfectly good, clean coal power plant. What are your credentials, […]
Springs Taxpayers United Annual Donation Drive
Dear El Paso County Taxpayer, We’re reaching out to supporters of Springs Taxpayers United 501(c)(3) for our 2025 End of Year Fundraising […]
Colorado Springs Council Fails to Act: Citizens Left Waiting for Neighborhood Safety
City Council had the chance to improve the quality of life of the citizens of Colorado Springs – and we failed. Instead […]
From Data to Agenda: The Truth Behind the COS Report Out Community Tour
Mayor Mobolade announced his word of the year in January 2025. It was “data”. It was a sincere-sounding word — like he […]
Power Struggles: The Costs and Consequences of CSU’s Rate Changes
Readers have been reaching out over the past few weeks, upset about Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU) increasing electricity rates for those who […]
Up in Smoke: The True Cost of Homeless Fires
Over the past few years, Colorado Springs has experienced numerous fires started by homeless individuals. This spring, one incident in particular caught […]
The High Cost of Fun: El Paso County’s Event Sponsorships Under Scrutiny
During all the media attention for last month’s Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, one reader reached out. He pointed out the list […]
“Clean and Safe” Downtown? More Like “Clean Out Your Wallet and Shift the Problem”
Well, isn’t this special? The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) waltzed into the city council work session last week, eyes gleaming, having sniffed […]
Is Colorado Springs a Sanctuary City? Follow the Money.
Raise your hand if you knew illegal immigrants have been settling in Colorado Springs. If you raised your hand, you are correct. […]
Expensive Fire Tower Truck Purchased Due to Increase in Downtown High-Rise Residentials
With every new downtown development, taxpayers bear an increased burden of paying for services and infrastructure. Is Colorado Springs entering a new […]