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A long-time Colorado Springs group focused on neighborhood issues recently hired a new executive director after facing some turnover in leadership, public criticism and misunderstanding of its mission.
The Council of Neighborhoods and Organizations, a 43-year-old group, used to advocate on behalf of neighborhoods directly, but transitioned away from that model a few years ago, said Rick Hoover, board president.
Newly hired Executive Director Sara Vaas now expects the organization to hone in on the group s mission to educate residents about city issues and how to advocate for themselves. CONO cannot be all things to all neighborhoods. . What we can do is raise up leaders within their own neighborhoods, she said.
Colorado Springs residents have until Sunday to weigh in on new rules that will govern new and existing carports in front of homes.
The city has received about 200 comments on the carport rules already and a few themes are starting to emerge, said Mitch Hammes, neighborhood services manager.
So far, he s heard that residents in favor of carports do not want to see them limited to houses with one-car garages. Overwhelming people have asked for that to be taken out, Hammes said.
The comments have also shown residents opposed to carports are concerned with their appearance and structural integrity, he said.