Did you read this morning’s Gazette Telegraph about Colorado Springs and its budget woes. People we have made national headlines with our budget cuts. ABC News, NBC News and even Canadian News has brought attention to our Colorado Springs area. We are the national poster child of budget cuts. People are you happy now?

            Are you happy that your street lights have been turned out? Are you happy that there will be no water for our parks and that trash cans have been removed? Are you happy that the city is selling both of the police helicopters? I bet you folks in Powers, Briargate and Central areas are thrilled to know the police can’t get there fast enough. How about that fire call? When your home has burnt 5 minutes longer I bet you’ll be happy to know that you’re saving taxes.

            I think you get the point. I am not happy. I have been preaching for years that inner city residents need to approve some spending for their schools. Now the majority voted “NO” across the board for taxation. Look at what we have now. We have a city that new jobs don’t want and our own people won’t support.

            I hope your happy now!

Thanks,

Brian