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KOAA News5 and The Gazette host the Colorado Conversation

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EL PASO COUNTY — KOAA News 5 and The Gazette are partnering up to host the Colorado Conversation on the state's recent growth.

For some, 38% growth in 30 years means more opportunity for business. For others, it's just more housing and traffic.

Civic leaders and businesses in particular seem eager to embrace the growing community, but some residents complain that the growth isn't being responsibly managed.

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Where do you stand in the debate?

On Thursday, September 7 at 5:30 p.m., join a panel of local officials and community members as they discuss the pros and cons of growth in the Pikes Peak Region.

Panelists include:

The conversation will be moderated by Alasyn Zimmerman with KOAA News 5.

Click here to register.
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