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City MattersCity Matters Project 2025 & 47 2025 10 22In this episode of "City Matters," former council member Bill Murray, along with guests Gary Casimir and Pam Zubeck, delve into the pressing issues surrounding government accountability and the potential shift towards autocracy. They explore the implications of Agenda 47 and Project 2025, discussing the balance of power, civil liberties, and the role of loyalty in politics. Join the conversation as they question the future of democracy and the impact of these policies on everyday citizens. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on the state of our nation
2025-10-2531 minCity MattersCity Matters Goodbye Space Command What Now? 2025 09 03In this episode of City Matters, join Bill Murray, Pam Zubeck, Ralph Routon, and Gary Casimir as they delve into the local government's response to the recent decision to move Space Command to Huntsville. The discussion highlights the economic implications for Colorado Springs, the challenges of proactive planning, and the potential ripple effects on the community. Tune in to explore how local leaders are navigating these changes and what steps might be taken to mitigate the impact.
2025-09-0546 min
Council Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters: A three-way Rant June 22 2020You want their opinions? Now you got ‘em
Councilman Bill Murray gets on a roll followed by Kent Obee and Gary Casimir. No toes untouched here. (Note: There was an unscheduled technical glitch that cut this segment short.)
Drake (resolve distrust), 30 year plan, renewables, Covid-19, EIRP, loss of revenue, police review board (resolve distrust), demilitarization, show stopper, USOC lawsuits, how’s the new soccer stadium going to make it, the Air Force Academy visitors center pushed back, is the $121M in taxpayer monies future in question? Is Colorado Springs building for the future? At first glan...
2020-06-2228 min
Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters: A three-way RantCouncilman Bill Murray gets on a roll followed by Kent Obee and Gary Casimir. No toes untouched here. (Note: There was an unscheduled technical glitch that cut this segment short.) Drake (resolve distrust), 30 year plan, renewables, Covid-19, EIRP, loss of revenue, police review board (resolve distrust), demilitarization, show stopper, USOC lawsuits, how's the new soccer stadium going to make it, the Air Force Academy visitors center pushed back, is the $121M in taxpayer monies future in question? Is Colorado Springs building for the future? At first glance, what's your answer? Tell Bill Murray your thoughts. As a...
2020-06-2228 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters: Plan COS, taxes,Tabor, Gallagher, Council, data, & morePlan COS, taxes, Tabor, Gallagher, the Council, data, and more. What’s left to discuss about Colorado Springs? Oh, forgot one: Banning Lewis Ranch. Bill Murray, Bob Cutter, and Gary Casimir discuss it all.
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2019-07-3038 minStudio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters: A conversation about everything Colorado SpringsPlan COS, taxes, Tabor, Gallagher, the Council, data, and more. What's left to discuss about Colorado Springs? Oh, forgot one: Banning Lewis Ranch. Bill Murray, Bob Cutter, and Gary Casimir discuss it all.
2019-07-2938 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters: Campers and Cops – April 16 2018Too many campers and too few cops? Over half the boost of officers from each new police academy graduating class is lost through retirements and attrition throughout the force. Should police and fire have bargaining rights with the city? Plus: Should we find a way to allow camping along Colorado Springs’ waterways. How should Colorado Springs help the homeless? Producer Gary Casimir joins City Councilor Tom Strand while Bill Murray is MIA (Episode 71, recorded 2018 04 02)
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2018-04-1635 minStudio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters: Campers and Cops - April 16 2018Too many campers and too few cops? Over half the boost of officers from each new police academy graduating class is lost through retirements and attrition throughout the force. Should police and fire have bargaining rights with the city? Plus: Should we find a way to allow camping along Colorado Springs’ waterways. How should Colorado Springs help the homeless? Producer Gary Casimir joins City Councilor Tom Strand while Bill Murray is MIA (Episode 71, recorded 2018 04 02)
2018-04-1635 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters: New Utilities CEO Should Be… – April 9 2018What does Colorado Springs need in a new Utilities CEO? Bill Murray is MIA, so City Councilor (and Utilities Board Chair) Tom Strand enlists the help of producer Gary Casimir to discuss the departing Jerry Forte and recruiting his replacement. Plus: The Broadmoor comes in for a little April Fools fun. (Episode 70, recorded 2018 04 02)
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2018-04-0933 minStudio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters: New Utilities CEO Should Be... - April 9 2018What does Colorado Springs need in a new Utilities CEO? Bill Murray is MIA, so City Councilor (and Utilities Board Chair) Tom Strand enlists the help of producer Gary Casimir to discuss the departing Jerry Forte and recruiting his replacement. Plus: The Broadmoor comes in for a little April Fools fun. (Episode 70, recorded 2018 04 02)
2018-04-0933 min