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City Council passes the 2027 Colorado Springs budget 8-1 on first reading

The Colorado Springs City Council approved the 2027 city budget 8-1 on Tuesday. A second reading and vote is scheduled for Tue., Nov. 24.

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Council's changes put more into parks and sales tax enforcement

$4 million
more than that added to the general fund
$469,000
extra for parks and recreation, including new positions
$1.5 million
expected from two sales tax enforcement positions

Source: KKTV

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  • Utilities budgetColorado Springs Utilities' proposed $2.01 billion budget for 2027 won unanimous first approval from City Council on Tuesday.

    Colorado Springs Utilities' proposed $2.01 billion budget for 2027 won unanimous first approval from City Council on Tuesday. It's down more than 10% from the current budget, with $78 million for a new natural gas power generation site and $73 million for the fiber internet network.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: The Gazette

  • Gas pricesColorado Springs gas now averages $3.64, down 38 cents from last week.

    Colorado Springs gas now averages $3.64, down 38 cents from last week. AAA's Brynna Knapp said less driving and refineries switching to a winter blend are among the reasons.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: KKTV

  • Fort Carson noiseIf you live south of the main post, expect more noise and dust from Nov.

    If you live south of the main post, expect more noise and dust from Nov. 11-25 as the 4th Infantry Division runs field artillery training day and night. Noise complaints go to the Fort Carson Public Affairs Office at (719) 526-9849.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: KRDO

  • Safe2TellColorado's Safe2Tell program got more than 29,000 reports in the 2025-26 school year, the second highest in its history, according to a Colorado Attorney General's Office report.

    Colorado's Safe2Tell program got more than 29,000 reports in the 2025-26 school year, the second highest in its history, according to a Colorado Attorney General's Office report. KKTV says 97.6% were in good faith. The reports prompted more than 3,600 welfare checks, and The Gazette adds more than 10,700 parent notifications.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: KKTV, The Gazette

  • 8th StreetBusiness owners told KRDO they've lost as much as half their sales since the 8th Street improvements project started in June 2025.

    Business owners told KRDO they've lost as much as half their sales since the 8th Street improvements project started in June 2025. CSU spokesperson Cassie Melvin said officials have worked with merchants by keeping them updated and pointing them to city support resources.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: KRDO

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Council passes 2027 city budget 8-1 on first vote

Plus, 500 Fort Carson soldiers ruck 25 miles to America the Beautiful Park.

The TLDR

  1. Council passes the 2027 city budget 8-1 on first reading
  2. Where do you get outside in the Springs? Tell us
  3. 500 Fort Carson soldiers march 25 miles downtown
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