There are reasonable arguments in favor of the Amara annexation, however today I do not believe the citizens of Colorado Springs support it.
It is wrong to let our city become something that the majority of our citizens dislike – too big, too crowded, too dense, too tall, too noisy.
Our citizens want a slower rate of growth for our city. And that doesn’t only mean annexations. It also means a slower rate of growth inside of our current city boundaries.
Citizens are beginning to doubt that we, City Council, represent them.
We need to stop stuffing large apartment complexes into our neighborhoods and we need to control the rate of growth so that our police, fire, public works, utilities, and other infrastructure can keep up with it.
I will work to provide that option to our citizens – a slower, predictable rate of growth inside our current city boundaries.
Citizens cannot lose faith that we truly represent them on this City Council.
2 thoughts on “City Councilman Donelson Explains His Vote Against Annexation”
Mr Donelson I am very grateful you are a councilman that continually stands with conservative citizens of Colorado Springs.I do not think majority of city council members think beyond their wants and desires. There are good people leaving this city and state with the liberal government with their lack of concern fir family, God and good ole common sense.I pray you continue as a public servant for the residents if Colorado Springs we need you.
God Bkess
With the exception of Councilman Donelson, our city councilmen cannot approve building projects fast enough. News flash, apartments are NOT affordable housing. It has been rumored that the planning folks that plan these development / building project do not even consult with the utility folks during the planning phase. One resource that never seems to be addressed is the water issue. I have not heard of any proactive plans to prevent the city from running out of water with the exception of hoping for a heavy snowfall to fill the reservoirs and placing water restrictions on the residents of COS. The city should put a moratorium on all new building until the city officials can come up a solid plan to ensure that there will be enough water for the current population with a sizeable amount in reserve.