Pam Zubeck

Colorado Springs Indy

Election results: COS tax retention measure failing; state property tax measure losing by wide margin

The city's ballot measure asking to keep $4.75 million in taxes collected above the Taxpayer's Bill of Rights cap was failing by a margin of 52 percent to 48 percent, according to early Election Day returns, with 29 percent of the vote tallied.

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News roundup for Nov. 8, 2023: Couple tied to Penrose funeral home arrested in Oklahoma

By: Pam Zubeck

Also, cars are "captured," The Hall at PPLD closes, fire academy kicks off, ice rink opens, target shooting, book launch, food for seniors

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Century-old venue locked up after failed rehab attempt

By: Pam Zubeck

On Nov. 1, City Auditorium officially became the city’s responsibility once again, and it’s uncertain what the historic structure’s future might hold.

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City Council urged to recuse from Springs Utilities water tank decision

Attorney alleges Council has a conflict of interest due to serving as Utilities Board

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Nov. 7 election sees tax measures fail, more right-wing school board candidates installed

By: Pam Zubeck

Voters sent lawmakers back to the drawing board in the Nov. 7 election.

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Springs Utilities is accused of causing damage while replacing a resident’s gas line

By: Pam Zubeck

A drain pipe exposed when Utilities dug a trench around Macnak’s property (Courtesy Dorothy Macnak)

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Housing Authority unit waitlists reveal vast need for affordable housing

By: Pam Zubeck

For a peek into how dire our affordable housing situation is, check in with Chad Wright, executive director of the Colorado Springs Housing Authority.

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Colorado Legislature adopts property tax, TABOR measures

The Colorado General Assembly adopted two measures on Nov. 20, a result of Proposition HH's recent thumping by voters in the Nov. 7 election. The bills were forwarded to Gov. Jared Polis.

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News roundup for Nov. 22, 2023: City Council to set mill levy for 2024 tax bills

By: Pam Zubeck

Also, sales tax revenue drops, Christmas tree permits, Council town hall, AFA band concert, Dems to talk school board elections, volunteer to give gifts, help journalists

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Cultural Collective arts group pivots to jobs programs only

By: Pam Zubeck

After ceding control of City Auditorium back to the city earlier this year, the Colorado Springs Community Cultural Collective will now focus exclusively on jobs training, the agency said in