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2021 was a year of celebration as Colorado Springs marked the city's sesquicentennial with a series of events.

Dave Donelson, elected in District 1. Randy Helms, elected in District 2. Springs Opportunity Fund, a so-called 527 committee, named for the IRS code under which such groups are organized, spent $128,000 promoting candidacies of Dave Donelson in District 1, Randy Helms in District 2 and Mary Elizabeth Fabian in District 5. It’s called a “dark money” group because the rules allow them to shield the source of campaign money from the public. All three candidates supported by Springs Opportunity Fund are registered Republicans. Though Council races are nonpartisan, it appears the o...

By RACHEL RILEY rachel.riley@gazette.com Short-term rentals often are advertised through Airbnb or VRBO (Vacation Rental by Owner) and other online sites. City officials and others estimate that the city has 1,200 to 3,000 such properties. “We don’t know, we’re just guessing,” Council President Richard Skorman said. “We don’t know how they’re impacting neighborhoods. We don’t know how they’re impacting private property rights and businesses.” The new ordinances will set a baseline for the burgeoning industry, said city Planning Director Peter Wysocki. “Let’s get someth...

The April 6 city election installed three new City Council members, along with handing three incumbents a second term. But regarding policies, those new members seem to be cut from the same cloth as those they’re replacing, suggesting voters sought to maintain the status quo. For example, Dave Donelson won the northwest District 1 seat. The retired Army officer and physician assistant will replace Don Knight, who’s also a retired military officer. Knight endorsed Donelson as did Mayor John Suthers, who called him a “solid conservative.” The other newcomers include leadersh...

Today A mix of clouds and sun early, then becoming cloudy later in the day. High 48F. Winds ESE at 10 to 20 mph.. Tonight Cloudy with rain and snow showers in the evening, becoming all snow overnight. Low 32F. Winds SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precip 80%. 1 to 3 inches of snow expected. Updated: April 14, 2021 @ 12:16 am