At its March 19 regular session, Manitou Springs City Council discussed the city’s payments to the Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway. Councilor Judith Chandler questioned why $621,000 had been budgeted for the Cog incentive agreement, but on Feb. 29, 2024, a city check was written to the Cog for $684,378.76. “Only council can make […]
It’s been years since there were more people interested in running for the Green Mountain Falls Board of Trustees than seats available. Yet that is exactly what’s happening this year! Although Mayor Todd Dixon will run unopposed, two seats are being vacated (by the much appreciated members Katharine Guthrie and Nick Donzello) on the board. […]
First off, I have to say that this opinion is mine alone and does not represent the position of the Green Mountain Falls Board of Trustees. I am the mayor of Green Mountain Falls and co-chair of the Legislative Committee for the Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments. The PPACG registered a formal “oppose” to […]
Sara Vaas came to Colorado Springs 12 years ago. Then in her late 20s, she was immediately entranced by Old Colorado City and the Westside. It didn’t take her long to build a community-centered career around her new city and new neighborhood. She first worked as an executive assistant at Pikes Peak United Way, with […]
Thank you for taking the time to review this overview of 2023 City projects. We have made substantial progress in many areas, and we look forward to continuing that momentum into 2024. Several things deserve to be highlighted. Ambulance service is now about six minutes away from your home. I hope you will not need […]
For a journalist, there’s nothing quite as much fun as deflating the egos of elected officials. Granted, you can puncture a lot of overinflated balloons — but will the balloons pop? Most of the time, the apparently self-important buffoons that you target won’t pay you any particular attention. After all, you’re just an ink-stained wretch, […]
El Paso County is updating its 2045 Major Transportation Corridor Plan, which was adopted in 2016. The MTCP is the long-range plan focusing on the multi-modal transportation system in unincorporated El Paso County. It has been a long and complex process. County planners update the MTCP every few years. The 2045 MTCP is nearing completion […]
The Jan. 2 Manitou Springs City Council regular session saw the swearing-in of the city’s returning mayor and councilors. John Graham was re-elected as mayor and will serve until January 2026. Councilors-at-Large Judith Chandler, John Shada and Julie Wolfe will serve until January 2028. City Clerk Elena Krebs administered the oath of office. Council voted […]
A high-octane energy from candidates seeking mayor, City Council and School District 14 Board of Education seats in the Nov. 7 election highlighted the Oct. 19 Manitou Springs Candidate Forum. Held at Briarhurst Manor Estate, the more than two-hour forum gave residents an opportunity to meet and ask candidates how they would best serve the […]
VISION • EXPERIENCE • CHANGE VOTE NANCY FORTUIN for Manitou Springs Mayor A leader who listens www.fortuinformanitousprings.com What manitou Springs residents say “Nancy is a thoughtful leader who solves problems by helping people find common ground and resolve conflicts.” – Debbie Sagen “Always found her to be a great listener, scrupulously honest and forward thinking. […]
We have a lot of good momentum, let’s keep it going! Re-Elect JOHN GRAHAM Mayor for Manitou Springs A Proven Leader Who Gets Things Done “Local government should do the MOST GOOD for the MOST PEOPLE for the LONGEST TIME.” • Deeply committed to the Quality of Life in Manitou Springs – Environment & Financial […]
A s regular readers certainly know, the Pikes Peak Bulletin has gone through rugged times over the past year. There’s no need to tell that story again. For those of us who were involved in the near-demise of Manitou Springs’ weekly newspaper, the wounds have not fully healed. There were missteps and regrets, to say […]
Jill Bishop has lived in Cascade, part of District 14, since 1996. Both of her children received their excellent K-12 education in District 14. She has been a public school educator for 25 years as both a classroom and elementary art teacher. Jill has long loved the Manitou School District and has a deep understanding […]
Judith Chandler feels privileged to be your city councilwoman. She is running for re-election on her record of supporting residents’ needs and concerns and our business community’s desires. Top priorities include parking, mobility and congestion through environmentally sound solutions.Judith voted for the new water tank, water treatment plant improvements, local ambulance service, electric buses, Incline […]
Nancy Fortuin Nancy Fortuin has been on City Council for almost six years, five as mayor pro tem, and is proud of her performance on council and her contributions to the city she loves. Over those six years, council has weathered crises, stabilized the city and started to catch up on deferred maintenance. The stage […]
