Peak Town Square

Is the city administration doing an adequate job keeping the citizens informed? An unvarnished Colorado Springs Council work session discussing the topic of the Coronavirus and whether the city administration and El Paso County Health Departments are doing an adequate job keeping the citizens informed. Are there fireworks? You bet! You be the judge on […] The post Peak Town Square: Colorado Springs City Council discusses the Coronavirus MAR 09 2020 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

Too many candidates? Count ’em folks! Eight candidates vying to replace Cory Gardner in the U. S. Senate. Which one will be the lucky one to run? The presumptive favorite isn’t at this gathering. But they all have something important to say. The Democratic caucuses will winnow the herd. Stay tuned. The post Peak Town Square: Colorado U.S. Senate candidates Feb 08 2020 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

Colorado Springs City Council holds an Accessory Dwelling Unit Town Hall Accessory Dwelling Units? Affordable Housing? Home Owners Associations? The city superseding HOA rules? Aging in Place? Staying in your home? Renting out part of your house? Building an Accessory Dwelling Unit? Living with your adult children and grandchildren? Caregivers? What does all this mean? The post Peak Town Square: An Accessory Dwelling Unit Town Hall Nov 19 2019 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

Are you ready for that new addition to your neighbor’s house? The Colorado Springs Pro-Housing Partnership presents a session on Auxiliary Dwelling Units (ADU). Max Kronstadt, Liam Reynolds, and Elam Bocckvar-Klein make a compelling presentation. Subjects covered: Housing Burden, Evictions, What other cities are doing, and Softer Benefits of ADUs. This is followed by a […] The post Peak Town Square: An Auxiliary Dwelling Unit (ADU) coming to your neighborhood. appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

This conversation from a Republican and Democratic point of view The National Popular Vote is discussed in detail by State Senator Mike Foote and former California assembly member and state senator, Ray Haynes. Senator Foote will present the Democratic view and Ray Haynes will present the Republican conservative point of view. Will they be close […] The post Peak Town Square: A conversation on The National Popular Vote presented by the League of Women Voters appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

A non-partisan view of Colorado Ballot Issues The League of Women Voters, with the help of Elliot Goldbaum, presents ballot issues CC & DD. Added, also, the basics of fiscal policy in Colorado. The Q & A is spirited and informative. The post League of Women Voters presents ballot issues CC & DD appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

State Ballot Issues CC & DD Colorado Springs Ballot Issues 2B & 2C. The League of Women Voters lay out the Pros and Cons of statewide ballot issues CC (state keeping tax money) and DD (Sports betting and a water plan). They do the same for Colorado Springs issues 2B (Retaining revenue for parks and […] The post Peak Town Square: The League of Women Voters discuss the upcoming ballot issues appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

This is the follow-up to the Switchbacks Soccer Stadium presentation. The audience’s take is very interesting. The post Peak Town Square 38: Switchbacks Soccer Stadium Q&A appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

A detailed presentation of the Switchbacks soccer stadium which includes the 8000 seat stadium, apartments and eating establishments. The events will need an additional 2400 (est.) parking spaces. This will be a multi-use facility for events other than soccer. The post Peak Town Square 37: The Switchbacks soccer stadium presentation appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

This is the first episode in our podcast series outlining bills that Citizens Project took stances on this past Legislative Session. Listen to interviews from activists, politicians, and community members to learn more about how these bills were passed and how they impact our community. In this episode, we have two guests: Senator Pete Lee […] The post Town Square Podcast: Policing and Incarceration in Colorado: Results from the 2019 Legislative Session appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

A spirited town hall Q&A session that covers: Homelessness, Accessory Dwelling Units, Short Term Rentals, Senior meals, Drake power plant, Fireworks, Urban development, Ballot issues, and more. Learn what legislation that was passed by state government that affects you. This was hosted by Richard Skorman and Yolanda Avila with state house member Terri Carver. The post Peak Town Square: 35 Meadows Park Town Hall Jul 30 2019 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

A vision for the cities in El Paso, Teller, and Pueblo counties that includes a strong foundation, people participating, and an agility to adapt to the business environment, housing, and facilities for the citizens. The post Peak Town Square: 34 A vision for the cities that includes a strong foundation appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

PlanCOS kicked off its first year following approval of the Colorado Springs Comprehensive Plan update by Celebrating Unique Places. The event was held July 18, 2019 at Lincoln Center. It included libations at Goat Patch Brewery, bicycle rides courtesy of PikeRide, fire truck tours, pop-up workouts by Penrose-St. Francis Health Services, and a panel discussion with residents from different parts of the city discussing how their neighborhoods provide a sense of community. The post Peak Town Square 33: Celebrating Unique Places appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

Restorative Justice, Prison Reform, Recidivism, Incarceration Rate, Ban the Box, are just some of the topics that Senator Pete Lee and Robin Roberts discuss. Normalization of the prison experience, European prisons, Pre-release programs, and expunging records are also discussed. The post Town Square: 30 Prison Reform Recidivism Criminal Justice System appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

The Citizens Project 2019 Creating Community Breakfast, featuring speakers from community organizations and conversations examining our privilege and ways we can use it. Idris Goodwin’s American Prom: Springs Mag interview CS Indy interview Gazette interview Spirettes band Instagram: @spirettes Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Institute Twitter: @RMWFF Instagram: rmwfilm Julissa Molina Soto: Documentary  Program video by […] The post Town Square: 23 Examining Privilege: Citizens Project 2019 Creating Community Breakfast appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

Legislation that was passed and not passed in Colorado’s 2019 legislative session pack the agenda in this town hall featuring Pete Lee (Senate district 11), Tony Exum, Jr. (House district 17) and Marc Snyder (House district 18). The post Town Square: Town Hall with Pete Lee, Tony Exum, Marc Synder – June 6 2019 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

The Omnibus election bill, dark money, voting machines, foreign money in Colorado politics, lobbyists, and more were on the agenda as Jena Griswold, Colorado Secretary of State, spoke on June 8. The post Town Square: Jena Griswold CO Secretary of State – June 8 2019 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

Colorado Governor Jared Polis offers his perspective on the recently concluded legislative session and his first few months in office. The post Town Square: Governor Polis Town Hall – Colorado Springs May 4 2019 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

The history of the Electoral College and advantages of a national popular vote for U.S. President and Vice President. The post Town Square: National Popular Vote appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

Learn how your property tax bill is determined from El Paso County Assessor Steve Schleiker. He explains the 2019 re-appraisal process and how it affects property owners. This town hall was held April 2, 2019 by the El Paso County Assessor’s Office and the Council of Neighbors and Organizations. Contact the Assessor’s office with your […] The post Town Square: Surprised by Property Value Increase? appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.