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More things discussed between Council members Bill Murray & Don Knight Population getting more hostile? Does Colorado Springs have an unhealthy economy? What’s the future economy going to look like? Fewer businesses. How many will Colorado Springs lose? Is the citizens discretionary income shrinking, growing, or staying the same? Impact? Will there by reductions in […] The post Council Matters 20: Don Knight conversation: a continuation May 25 2020 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

Two council members having a relaxing conversation without interference Sorry for the delay this week. We had a difficult time getting the principals around the table at the same time. But you will not be disappointed. Councilman Don Knight and host, Councilman Bill Murray have a frank discussion about issues that affect Colorado Springs. They […] The post Council Matters 19: Two opposite ends of the Dais speaking together May 20 2020 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

Who’s the main beneficiary of the Unified Development Code Is the Re-zoning study going to impact the city in the right or wrong way? There are concerns from Councilman Bill Murray. Will future park lands be impacted. You can find out at “The World According 2 Murray on Facebook. There will be a Digital Open […] The post Council Matters 18: Re-zoning study. Whose Ox is getting gored? May 11 2020 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

Are PPE Burkas for men and women in our future? Is the El Paso County Health Department giving good information or …………..to the citizens and government officials? Are there enough COVID-19 tests, Personnel Protective Equipment, and ventilators currently available? Are they really promoting herd immunity? Give us your thoughts. Do you think your purchasing patterns […] The post Council Matters 17: Wear your Mask May 04 2020 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

Is Colorado Springs shooting itself in the foot? Will zoning issues help restart the local economy? Does development pay for itself? It doesn’t appear so with the special taxes and special taxing districts. Is there wiggle room to raise property taxes? What’s a “Neutral Transfer?” Which is more valuable, large commercial properties or small ones? […] The post Council Matters 16: Honest Economic Truths Apr 27 2020 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

How much can Colorado Springs take as far as economic losses? No respect. Councilman Bill Murray pulls off the gloves and wants answers. How much of a hit can the local economy of Colorado Springs take? How many businesses can it afford to lose? Does Colorado Springs have the leadership to get it through this […] The post Council Matters 15: No respect here Apr 20 2020 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

How did we get here? This is a philosophical conversation by Councilman Bill Murray about COVID-19, the difficult time we are all having, how Event Management fits into the picture, Modeling of the situation. and finally, How Did We Get Here? Please don’t tune this out because of the subject. There is some learnings that […] The post Council Matters 13: A philosophical musing Apr 13 2020 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

Is city government doing enough to keep the citizens informed? Is the community being informed on the status of the COVID-19? What’s lacking? Are the jails being included in the equation? How’s the co-ordination between city, the healthcare system, and county? Are we getting nothing but “Mixed Messages?” Is the information the citizens are getting […] The post Council Matters 14: What can Colorado Springs government do? Apr 06 2020 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

Is Colorado Springs really doing anything? Is Colorado Springs active or reactive during the Coronavirus pandemic? Is the city setting up “best” case and “worst” case scenarios or modeling for future action? Do the local hospitals have enough equipment and materials on hand? Does the country have the manufacturing capability to produce the needed equipment […] The post Council Matters 12: Homelessness during the COVID-19 virus Mar 30 2020 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

Needs of the less fortunate are also discussed Councilman Bill Murray, bruised and unbroken, comes back for round 2 with Kristy Milligan, of Westside Cares, and Erin McNab, of Silver Key housing. Are Colorado Springs and El Paso County doing enough to help these two organizations? Are the shelters on their own? Kristy would like […] The post Council Matters 11: Affordable Housing Pt 2 Mar 23 2020 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

Two experts on the Affordable Housing issue weigh in. Councilman Bill Murray has met his match this week with Kristy Milligan, of Westside Cares, and Erin McNab, of Silver Key, a senior citizens support organization. These two individuals work with at risk populations at the ground level and not the Ivory Tower level. Can there […] The post Council Matters 10: Is there any political will to establish Affordable Housing in Colorado Springs appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

Can the Colorado Springs establishment handle it? Councilman Bill Murray is frustrated by the news of the day he starts this session off with the Desiderata Poem. Can Colorado Springs distance itself, or should it, from the United State Olympic Committee with all the legal issues surrounding the organization? Has money corrupted the organization? Are […] The post Council Matters 8: So many issues facing Colorado Springs Mar 02 2020 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

Does Colorado Springs have a future that will be robust? What do you do with a city that has a “Moat Mentality?” Change is coming demographically, technologically, environmentally, and politically. Will the establishment be able to handle it? Why the aversion to hiring consultants that can really help the city move forward? Is there a […] The post Council Matters 7: Will Colorado Springs ask for help to guide it in the future? Feb 24 2020 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

Is Colorado Springs going in the right direction? Does city council matter?  Questions and answers about will there be a common balance to help Colorado Springs into the future? Isn’t it time to develop a real plan for the city’s growth prospects? Is development the way to go? Is Plan COS just another “feel good” […] The post Council Matters 6: What direction is Colorado Springs going? Feb 17 2020 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

Is Colorado Springs going about their transportation issues the right way? What is the Regional 2045 plan? What is the Nevada Corridor plan and is it workable? Yes, there is a growing traffic problem, but………is Colorado Springs going about finding a solution the right way? Dedicated bus lanes? Dedicated bike lanes? All on the same […] The post Council Matters 5: Transportation con’t Regional 2045 Nevada Corridor Feb 3 2020 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

Is the mayor willing to invest in Colorado Springs transit future? What is the overall community thought processes for transit in Colorado Springs? This question kicks off a discussion between Councilman Bill Murray and Peter Frantz of the Old North End transportation committee. What is traffic calming? Do you know what a High Level Study […] The post Council Matters 4: What does Colorado Springs transit future look like? Jan 27 2020 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

Is this a way to help seniors stay in their homes? Put food on the table? Councilman Bill Murray gets a lesson in Home Sharing and the impact it can have on senior lives from Alison Joucovsky of Sunshine Home Sharing. Is home sharing safe? How long are the agreements for? Are there checks? What […] The post Council Matters 3: What is Home Sharing? Jan 20 2020 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

Does Colorado Springs support its aging population? Melissa Marts of the Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging and Councilman Bill Murray take on this simmering, below the surface, topic. What is the history on our senior population? Tackling the issues that face an aging population in Colorado Springs. Are there enough resources to support this […] The post Council Matters 2: Aging-We all do it. What’s available in Colorado Springs? Jan 13 2020 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

Some predictions are grounded in simple logic and others are off the wall. Predictions for 2020. What do you think they are? Is it time for the city to bond projects that are sorely needed? Will the EPA’s suit against the city be resolved this year? Will the city get the promised Broadband? Will traffic […] The post Council Matters 1: Predictions for 2020 Crystal Ball Time Jan 06 2020 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

Lots of Stuff City Budget, Police shortages, Scheels, roads, revenue stream, special districts, USOC abuses tainting the city?, cost of C4C, USAFA Visitor Center Interchange, Powers extension, Voyager extension, gridlock, economic marketing plan, fiscal impact statement. It’s all on the table in this episode of Council Matters with Councilman Bill Murray. The post Council Matters 56: Budget Why is there a police shortage? Dec 30 2019 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.