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Colorado Springs City Councilor Jill Gaebler and former councilor Jan Martin share their perspectives on local happenings and politics. Get the scoop a week before it hits the newspapers.
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CityTalk: Bicycling in C Springs
Did you know Colorado Springs is one of the great bicycling locations in the world? Senior Bike Planner Kate Brady joins City Councilor Jill Gaebler for a lively discussion of bicycling issues. The city’s newly proposed Bike Plan is now out for public review and comment. See the plan and learn about public meetings at…
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CityTalk Oct 11 2017
Jill Gaebler’s reelection campaign for Colorado Springs City Council in April required her to take a break from podcasting, but she is back! Jill and Jan reminisce about the 2017 city election, they discuss a lot of good news in the Mayor’s proposed 2018 city budget, and the upcoming vote on the proposed stormwater fee.…
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CityTalk – December 9 2016
Jill’s campaign kickoff event, campaign issues like police and fire response times, responsible development, infill, local food policy. Should Jill and Jan start a commune? Co-housing for older residents? The “silver tsunami.” Jill was not ready for the barrage of mail from AARP when she recently turned 50. The upcoming CONO Christmas party. Jan’s plans…
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CityTalk – November 18 2016
Thanksgiving plans. Why is the EPA suing Colorado Springs over stormwater? Has the city been too developer-friendly? Upcoming city election, status of ballot measure to kill the Strawberry Fields land swap with The Broadmoor, TABOR refund or not, and 6 district council seats up for grabs.
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CityTalk – November 11 2016
Post-Election Blues. Jill reminds us that so much of politics and getting things done is local. What’s on Jan’s post-election music mix? Colorado and local election results are also discussed. Is Colorado a red state or a blue state? Council changes to the mayor’s proposed 2017 city budget. The funding challenge facing United Way for…
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CityTalk – November 4 2016
Did Jan smoke pot in her youth? Reefer Madness in Colorado Springs: Jill Gaebler and Jan Martin discuss the medical marijuana moratorium. Is that being “business friendly?” Is the Gazette editorializing about this in its news coverage? Should city council be listening to “the voices of the people or the voices of the powerful?” The…