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Councilors Bill Murray and Tom Strand are at it again, discussing Colorado Springs issues with wit, charm and daring. No holds barred when discussing Stormwater issues that face the city – including EPA lawsuit, Pueblo lawsuit, and the difficulty of financing Stormwater infrastructure. Does the City have the leadership to make Stormwater happen? Listen and […] The post appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

Council members Bill Murray and Tom Strand are at it again taking on the subject of renewables in Colorado Springs. The citizen owned utility needs to get out of the coal generating business. Both agree. Looking at battery storage is one of Bill’s suggestions. It’s being done in other locales. Why not here in Colorado […] The post Council Matters: Renewables – June 5 2017 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

Our venerable two senior council members, Bill Murray & Tom Strand, take on the happenings at the Colorado Springs Senior Center. Plus other issues that are facing the senior community like sports, insurance, driving, aging, disabilities and transit. Ever hear of the Sustainability and Support Services in Colorado Springs? Neither have they. Silver Sneakers support […] The post Council Matters: Senior Center – May 29 2017 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

Newly elected council members, EPA lawsuit, a transit center 20 years in the making and no structure in sight, infrastructure, stormwater and a related fee to come before the voters (when?). Students think the nightlife is boring in Colorado Springs. Could they be right? Will Richard Skorman be a change agent? Time will tell! The post Council Matters: Election Follow-up May 1 2017 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

Wild Bill Murray and ever so polite Tom Strand are at it again discussing the Drake Power Plant. Will widening I-25 really benefit the driving public or just add more congestion to the problem? Bill takes the position Dynamic Leadership and Static Leadership positions are needed to make an organization run smoothly. As usual, no […] The post Council Matters: Leadership – April 24 2017 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

Bill & Tom discuss the April 4, 2017 election, the jockeying for political advantage, plus: Did council make a move to the “Dark side” as expressed by the daily newspaper? The post Council Matters: Colorado Springs Election April 10, 2017 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

In the last podcast Bill & Tom talked about promises. Today they discuss their vows in a very forward-looking conversation. The post Council Matters – Vows – March 13 2017 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

Starting with the completion of 2 years on council and promises made during their campaigns, Bill & Tom go off the rails from there with discussions on storm water fees, park and recreation funding, 911 response times, priorities, and de-TABORing. The post Council Matters – 2 Years and Promises – March 6 2017 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

Short Term Rentals-should they pay taxes? Vetting Uber, Lyft, Air B&B. Is speaking to city council a last resort? Lack of enforcement of existing ordinances and laws. Accountability of city government from the mayor’s office on down. The post Council Matters: Uber, Short-Term Rentals – Feb 27 2017 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

Leadership: different approaches and lack thereof. The post Council Matters – Leadership – February 20 2017 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

Is there honesty, trust, truth coming from the Executive branch of city government? Bill and Tom discuss. The post Council Matters – Honesty in Local Government – February 13 2017 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

What are the priorities for the City of Colorado Springs? Are the candidates for city council trustworthy? Collaboration between council and the mayor. The post Council Matters – Priorities – February 6 2017 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

Does the Olympic Museum have local support? Is the financing coming up short? Will private funding come to the rescue? The post Council Matters – January 26 2016 – Olympic Museum appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

The April 2017 elections and candidates are discussed. It’ll be a horserace between the myriad of candidates. The post Council Matters – January 19 2016 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

Technology libraries in all schools, Colorado Springs Utilities governance, responsibility to electorate, Issue 300, Payment in Lieu of Taxes, doing away with city council, and more. Not the place to nap! The post Council Matters – January 12 2016 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

Bill Murray is back in full swing with co-host Tom Strand. On the agenda: Colorado Springs council candidates, community connections, dialog-concerns-issues, 3 minute comments at council meetings, and more. The post Council Matters – January 5 2017 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

Wants for 2017: Council election in 2017, Utilities governance, focus on Broadband build out, Separate Parks & Rec with own funding source, Shook’s Run project (25 years?) Public transport, low income housing, jobs. Your comments (below) are welcome! Let us know what you think, and what you’d like to hear about on future episodes. The post Council Matters – December 22 2016 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

Reflecting on 2016. The relationship with the mayor, environment, collaboration & cooperation, broadband, and the Code Scrub Group. The post Council Matters – Year in Review – December 16 2016 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

City Councilor Andy Pico fills in for Bill Murray for this discussion of the 54 volunteer committees, boards, and commissions that make up the city of Colorado Springs support organizations. The post Council Matters – December 8 2016 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

20 Years Into The Future: Fellow councilor Andy Pico joins host Tom Strand. Today’s discussion includes Colorado Springs in 20 years. Transportation, Cyber employment, housing, utilities. The post Council Matters: December 1 2016 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.