HeyJaredCity Matters
Discussion of issues that affect Colorado Springs and maybe your city
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City Matters Is Colorado Springs Utilities Running Amok? 2026 09 07 (opens the original)
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A hidden 100-megawatt data center plan, 300 missing text messages, and a public utility that may have been telling two different stories at once. If you care about open records, ratepayer accountability, or the real cost of Colorado Springs' data center boom, this conversation gets into the documents, the delays, and the questions nobody seems eager to answer. Pam and Dana Dugan of Integrity Matters break down the records request that exposed a critical mechanical design sheet, why 72 chillers a
City Matters Do Data Center really benefit a community? 2026 08 19 (opens the original)
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The stakes are bigger than one project. This episode gets into how developer influence, utility costs, and rushed approvals can leave residents paying the price long after the vote is over. If you care about local government, land use, data centers, or what it takes to make city leaders answer to citizens instead of special interests, this is essential listening. Data centers are coming to neighborhoods whether cities are actually ready or not - and this conversation shows what happens when the
City Matters City Decisions Public Questions Local Media 2026 08 12 (opens the original)
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Host William Murray leads a blunt conversation with Pam Zubek and Gary Casmir about what happens when city decisions keep resurfacing, public questions go unanswered, and local media stops doing the hard, follow-the-money work residents actually need. From the special session on the proposed data center to the long-running Constitutional Avenue fight, the episode digs into the recurring battles that seem to reappear every few years as if nothing was ever settled.
City Matters Ethic Laws Data Cent Controversies 2026 07 29 (opens the original)
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Join William Murray, a seasoned former city council member, as he delves into the complexities of ethics laws, data center controversies, and the rising influence of private security firms. Pam Zubeck, a sharp political observer, breaks down the mayor’s failed projects—ranging from police training mishaps to secretive budget reallocations—and reveals how city decisions are often made without community input. Meanwhile, Heila Hrahadi offers a vital perspective on immigration challenges, immigrati
City Matters The Primaries are over 2026 07 17 (opens the original)
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Join us as we delve into the surprising rise of unqualified candidates, the impact of voter suppression and demographic shifts, and the dangerous influence of misinformation fueled by partisan media. You’ll discover how local dynamics reflect a broader national crisis—from the rise of conspiracy theories to the exploitation of faith and wealth in politics. With insightful commentary from political insiders and civics experts, we uncover the real stakes for voters and communities—and why understa
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