(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The City of Colorado Springs announced some measures it is planning to implement aimed at closing a projected $31 million shortfall.
The City said the adjustments will include efficiencies, reductions in workforce, scheduled furlough days, and the permanent closure of Meadows Park Community Center. The changes are designed to maintain the City’s long-term financial health and ensure the continuation of administrative priorities, including public safety, emergency response, and infrastructure services.
“These are hard decisions, but we’re acting early to protect what matters most to our residents,” said Mayor Yemi Mobolade. “These decisions are about being proactive, not reactive. By planning ahead, we are protecting the core services our residents rely on, like public safety and infrastructure, and keeping Colorado Springs strong for the future. These measures will ensure we are delivering for residents while also committing ourselves to fiscal responsibility and a balanced budget. This city has been doing government efficiency for years; it’s not new to us. This economy presents new challenges, but we are rising to the occasion and making the right decisions that best serve our residents.”…