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October 1, 2026October 1, 2026City and Local Government, Government Spending, Springs Taxpayers United

All Aboard the Tax Train: Colorado’s CoCo Boondoggle

Have you ever traveled a good distance by train? I have…once. It was Amtrak. My takeaway was that trains are great for […]

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026City and Local Government, Government Spending, Springs Taxpayers United

Surprise Severance Payouts in COS Chief of Staff Exit

Sometimes, when we’re looking into local government matters and reviewing Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) requests, we uncover bits of information that […]

April 9, 2026April 9, 2026City and Local Government, Government Spending, Springs Taxpayers United

Road Reconfigurations, Roundabouts, and Red Flags: Inside CO Springs’ Safety Action Plan

I’m going to be fully transparent with you. Not a day goes by that I’m not scared to drive on Colorado Springs […]

March 26, 2026March 26, 2026City and Local Government, Government Spending, Springs Taxpayers United

No Money for Park Bathrooms, But Plenty for a Gumbo Cookoff

I had a lunch meeting recently, and there, I was complimented on an article I wrote about El Paso County sponsorships. I […]

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026City and Local Government, Government Spending, Springs Taxpayers United

The Price of ‘Free’ Recycling: Unpacking Colorado Springs’ Wasteless COS Program

At a February city council work session, the city revealed that a new recycling plan, Wasteless COS, is underway in Colorado Springs. […]

August 20, 2025August 20, 2025City and Local Government, Government Spending, Springs Taxpayers United

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 […]

August 12, 2025August 12, 2025El Paso County, El Paso County Commissioners, Government Spending, Springs Taxpayers United

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 […]

July 17, 2025July 17, 2025City and Local Government, Government Spending, Springs Taxpayers United

“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 […]

January 23, 2025January 23, 2025City and Local Government, Colorado Springs Utilities, El Paso County, Government Spending, Springs Taxpayers United

Karman Line Flagpole Annexation: Growth or Burden for Colorado Springs?

Another Colorado Springs annexation is underway. Colorado Springs City Council considered the Karman Line Annexation during their January 14th meeting. The matter […]

August 15, 2024August 15, 2024City and Local Government, Government Spending, Springs Taxpayers United

“Pothole Tax” Funds Used Primarily for Curbs, Sidewalks, and Gutters

Here we are again. We’re facing another potential renewal of the “Pothole Tax” through the 2C ballot measure. It will be on […]