COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — Neighbors in Colorado Springs are making their voices heard regarding the city's proposed 2026 budget. It's been getting a lot of attention due to the projected $31 million shortfall.
In anticipation of that, Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade announced a series of cuts, including the following:
- the closure of the Meadows Park Community Center
- 1% (38 jobs) cut of the city's workforce
- five scheduled, unpaid furlough days for all city employees, excluding those who work in public safety
One neighbor News5 spoke with says he fears the closure of the community center will lead to more cuts that affect the neighborhood he lives in.
"By closing this down, all the stuff I mentioned to you will be shut down, and that's not going to be fair to the neighborhood," said Lonie Miera. "They're not just hurting the center... they're hurting everybody."
City council will hold a final vote on the 2026 budget on Tuesday, November 26.
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