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Dave Gardner guest-hosts one last time before Bill Murray rejoins the show. Co-Host Tom Strand gives a shout out to all the citizens who volunteer for various boards and committees. Some local organizations that endorse and fund council campaigns: The HBA (Housing and Building Association) and Regional Business Alliance (RBA). Colorado Springs Forward. They discuss […] The post Council Matters – November 24 2016 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

Tom Strand and guest-co-host Dave Gardner discuss the recent national election and the upcoming local election. Included: what will happen to the Clean Power Plan? Will burning coal to generate electricity return to favor in Colorado Springs? The post Council Matters – November 17 2016 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

Tom Strand explains the difference between 911 and 211 calls, and fills us in on the new 311 call center being considered. The post Council Matters – November 11 2016 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

The 2017 city budget for Colorado Springs is the topic as Tom Strand fills in Dave Gardner, who is sitting in for vacationing Bill Murray. Merit raises for city employees and across-the-board raises in public safety are on the agenda. What about police foot patrols downtown and in Old Colorado City? Therapeutic recreation? The post Council Matters – November 3 2016 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

Growth is the topic as Tom Strand is joined by sustainability advocate Dave Gardner, who thinks the benefits of city growth are dwarfed by the costs of that growth. They discuss the impact of growth on traffic, taxes, police protection, open space, and jobs. Banning-Lewis Ranch also comes up. Bill Murray returns next week. The post Council Matters – October 27 2016 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

Local transportation is the topic as local anti-growth (sustainability) activist Dave Gardner guests with Tom Strand while Bill Murray is traveling. On tap: street maintenance and potholes, bus service, and the controversial bike lane demonstration project on Research Parkway. The post Council Matters – October 20 2016 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

“Press Conference:” Tom and Bill welcome Gazette reporter Billie Stanton Anleu as a special guest in this episode. The Smart Cities Council. Challenge faced by the Coronado High School homecoming parade. City funding challenges. Will the stormwater fee return? Norwood steps up to build apartments for the homeless. The post Council Matters – October 6 2016 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

Metro districts, infill, and blight. Pros and cons of high density development. “Democratic socialism,” jobs and economic development. Tom invites your feedback. Comment here or on the Studio 809 Facebook page. The post Council Matters – Sept 29 2016 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

A River Doesn’t Run Through It: Tom Strand takes a shower, and vibrating toilet seats caused by fracking. The Colorado Springs Utilities water tour, water rights and water wars. John Wayne. RX drugs in the water? Colorado Springs’ “pure and spectacular” water. Contaminated water in Security/Widefield. Bill Believes “we in Colorado Springs rise to the […] The post Council Matters – Sept 22 2016 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

Collaboration, infrastructure and jobs. The Mayor’s State of the City address, “Good to Great.” Was it an endorsement of current city councilors? Shouldn’t the Mayor also give us the bad news? Stormwater, police staffing and response times. 2017 city budget process underway, SDS, Banning-Lewis Ranch, and the comprehensive plan update. Should we be boosting tourism […] The post Council Matters – Sept 15 2016 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

Reefer Madness: The city’s special marijuana working group. Bill takes exception to the idea of limiting the number of dispensaries. Protestors outside City Hall on August 24 – disrespectful to city councilors? Each week Colorado City Councilors Bill Murray and Tom Strand analyze current issues in Colorado Springs local government. The post Council Matters – Sept 8 2016 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

Reefer Madness: The city’s special marijuana working group. Bill takes exception to the idea of limiting the number of dispensaries. Protestors outside City Hall on August 24 – disrespectful to city councilors? The post Council Matters – September 1 2016 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

Movie and dinner invitation from Broadmoor Hotel to city councilors – is this an attempt to buy influence? SOME councilors have not received an invitation; any relation to who didn’t vote to approve the land exchange? Trump’s 2nd amendment threat against Clinton. Bill and Tom would like Mayor Suthers to keep council and citizens better […] The post Council Matters – August 25 2016 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

This week Bill and Tom discuss Gazette newspaper ownership (Philip Anschutz), how do you feel about the future of newspapers? Whistleblower at Memorial Hospital terminated, Robert Redford and Jane Fonda coming to town, “Council Meeting Gets Lively” headline and the land use appeal controversy behind it. Large marijuana grows in town creating a fire hazard, […] The post Council Matters – August 18 2016 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.