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City council wants a raise

December 28, 2012 9:05 PM

COLORADO SPRINGS - Members of the Colorado City Council may ask voters next April for a substantial raise. News 5 obtained a copy of a draft ballot issued that would amend the City Charter to increase the pay of council members by the equivalent of 44 percent of the mayor's... more »
Councilwoman's Facebook post sparks communication debate

January 17, 2012 11:39 PM

Is there a communication breakdown between the mayor's office and city council in Colorado Springs? That's the implication of a Facebook post from a city council member that is causing quite a stir. Monday night Colorado Springs City Councilwoman Lisa Czelatdko posted this message to her Facebook wall. In... more »
Update: Mayor's office releases statement

January 17, 2012 7:16 PM

Since our earlier attempt to speak to Mayor Steve Bach about Councilwoman Czelatdko's comments about communication problems, his office has released the following statement to us. "At no time were any council members removed from any information distribution lists in any of the departments - nor did we receive... more »
Councilman floats new way to fill leaking pond

July 19, 2011 12:36 AM

The city budget has been going through a drought, still one city councilman is hoping he can find a way to add water to a dried up duck pond in a prominent Colorado Springs park. City Councilman Tim Leigh thinks it can be done with litte of not tax dollars. ... more »