city government
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Aurora council to meet in-person after months of online meetings
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After months of meeting via video conference, Aurora City Council will meet in person again at the first meeting following the municipal election, councilmembers decided in Monday night’s meeting. The decision got two “no” votes from Councilmembers Alison Coombs and Crystal Murillo, who said the council should come back in-person at the next council meeting…
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Civic leaders get hands-on with Colorado Springs government through Mayor’s Fellowship
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Colorado Springs is wrapping up work with a group of highly-connected residents through the Mayor’s Fellowship program and accepting applications for the 2026 class. The program is aimed at professionals who already have some familiarity with city business but want to get more experience. During the yearlong program, 24 fellows meet with leaders from many…
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Mayor Mobolade speaks about city budget crunch, homelessness and goals for a future second term
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More than halfway through his first four-year term in office, Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade landed on a driving idea for his goals with the city: partnership. In an interview Wednesday afternoon following up on his recent State of the City speech, Mobolade repeatedly drove home the value of collaboration. He said the city’s libertarian…
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Review commissioned by amphitheater neighbors raises issues with sound monitors
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A peer-reviewed study paid for by a group of Colorado Springs residents backed up several of the issues neighbors have raised with sound levels coming from concerts at Ford Amphitheater. The report was completed July 8 by Dudek Engineering, a California-based engineering firm that specializes in acoustic and noise-control consultations. The Dudek review looked through…
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Aurora council to vote on ‘tough love’ homeless approach, domestic violence case handling
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Aurora councilmembers will address several awaited issues in Monday’s study session and council meeting. That includes a proposed “tough love” approach to homelessness, a proposal to remove domestic violence cases from municipal court, an ordinance changing the makeup and term limits of the Aurora Housing Authority and a proposal to increase the number of dogs…
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DENVER COUNCIL SPOTLIGHT | Councilwoman Robin Kniech on breaking barriers and leaving an impact
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Denver Councilwoman Robin Kniech made Denver history in 2011 when she was elected to council as the first out member of the LGBTQ community. In the last decade, she has worked tirelessly on issues including affordable housing, labor laws and minimum wage. Kniech grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, moving to Denver after she graduated from…
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Hudson: There’s nothing more American
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When was the last time you visited the little town of Castle Rock, Colorado? Has it been awhile? Just south of Denver, for many traveling along I-25 Castle Rock is simply a place we pass on our way to Colorado Springs. Of course, some may stop and fill up. Others might visit the ever-expanding Outlet…
