Historical Overview of the Colorado Springs City Charter

Evaluation of Governance: From Commission to Strong Mayor

The Role of City Council and Strategic Planning

Challenges and Opportunities in Charter Amendments

Future Directions for Colorado Springs Governance

Understanding Home Rule and its Implications

The Role of Governance in Housing

Navigating State & Local Regulations

The Future of Affordable Housing in Colorado Springs

The Tension Between State and Local Authorities

Strategies for Addressing Housing Affordability

The Path Forward for Home Rule

Core Values &Metrics of City Governance

Organizational Structures & Accountability

Data Driven Decision Making

Progress & Follow-up in City Planning

Business Processes in City Governance

The Demands of City Council Responsibilities

Challenges Faced during Tenure

Governance & Accountability Issues

The Role of the Executive Branch

Strategic Planning & Vision for the City

The Need for Change in City Government

Understanding Tariffs & their local impact

The Complexities of Economic Uncertainty

Tourism & Economic Implications

Local Government Strategic Planning

The Impact of Government Spending

Taxation & Revenue Generation

The Role of Tariffs on Economic Strategy

Challenge Ahead----Balancing the Budget

The Future of U.S. Economic Policy

Evaluation of City Council Candidates: the PEC Framework.

The Rate of Experience in Governance

District 1: A closer look.

District 2: The No-Brainer

District 3: Experience vs. a Fresh Perspective.

District 4: Assessing Potential

District 5: The Incumbent Edge

District 6: Limited Information

Understanding Annexations and its Implications

Growth and Development Challenges

The Financial Viability of Development

The Role of City Council in Development Decisions

Future of Colorado Springs: Planning & Strategy