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COS City Council may vote to override Mayor’s veto of weed funds’ allocation ordinance

Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade vetoed a City ordinance that authorizes City Council to solicit grant applications from nonprofits hoping to get a share of the funds generated by marijuana sales and then recommend to the mayor's office how the money should be disbursed. "These funds can

Another COS City Council meeting, another recreational marijuana debate

Another COS City Council meeting, another recreational marijuana debate

Marijuana is still a, shall we say, burning issue for the Colorado Springs City Council. For months, debate in Council has covered everything from whether recreational weed should be sold in the city, to who should sell it, how far should they be from places frequented by kids and people

Manitou Council denies variance, recognizes parks and rec professionals

Council denied the appeal of Planning Commission decisions regarding the boundary adjustment and variances at 360 Via Linda Vista and 370 Via Linda Vista. "Normally when there is a disagreement between two adjacent homeowners or land owners and they can't come to an agreement about a boundary,

Help shape the future of your community – run for office

Have you ever thought about serving your community and helping shape the future of Manitou Springs? The City of Manitou Springs announces that a Regular Election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, to elect a Mayor and three City Councilmembers, representing Wards 1, 2, and 3. Regular Elections

Colorado Springs Utilities CEO discusses project on road to Cog Railway

Colorado Springs Utilities CEO discusses project on road to Cog Railway

Following the June 25 State of the Utility address, Colorado Springs Utilities CEO Travas Deal spoke with the Pikes Peak Bulletin about his organization's relationship with Manitou Springs and the project on Ruxton Avenue, which hundreds of thousands of people use to access the Cog Railway each year.

COS Councilors say new ordinance could send marijuana money outside the city, creates red tape

Colorado Springs City Council voted on June 24 not to shelve an ordinance that would allow it to solicit grant applications from nonprofits to receive funds raised through recreational marijuana sales, and recommend to Mayor Yemi Mobolade how to spend the pot money. Freshman Councilor Kimberly Gold proposed removing the

When is the City of COS going to do more than just talk about critical issues?

When is the City of COS going to do more than just talk about critical issues?

Last week, I had the pleasure to hear what the City of Colorado Springs has up its sleeve for the years to come, as well as a general update to where things currently stand on several fronts. These briefings came in the form of community meetings. Colorado Springs Utilities'