COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — Colorado Springs City Councilman Tom Bailey will resign from office instead of going through a recall election, a source familiar with the matter tells News5.
Bailey, who was first elected to council in April 2025, was facing a recall effort from a group of neighbors in District 2, whom he represents. District 2 includes the city’s northernmost neighborhoods, including North Gate, Briargate, and Flying Horse.
The recall effort initially fell short of the required signatures to trigger a recall election. Per the city charter, the group was allowed an additional 30 days to collect the required number of signatures for the election.
The city estimated the cost of a recall election would exceed $200,000.
Bailey has scheduled time to speak with reporters on Tuesday afternoon. News5 will update this article as we learn more.
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