<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Vote Kori Salazar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vote for Kori Salazar, City Council District II for fiscal leadership, thoughtful growth, and small town hospitality.]]></description><link>https://www.korisalazarcitycouncil.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2026 19:13:22 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.korisalazarcitycouncil.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[November 10, 2026: Council raises campaign donation limits, vacates Havana, and approves contract to finish the development code]]></title><description><![CDATA[Council raised campaign donation limits, vacated the old stretch of South Havana Street, and approved $178,000 to finish the development code rewrite.]]></description><link>https://www.korisalazarcitycouncil.com/post/november-10-2026-council-raises-campaign-donation-limits-vacates-havana-and-approves-contract-to</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6af6846a40fa42fcc012cce5</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/84b00e_4d3411b20d1b4161a33fddf1e9c9b3c5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_945,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>korigsalazar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Ballot Measures 300 and 301 Mean For Castle Pines]]></title><description><![CDATA[Measures 300 and 301 won’t stop growth on our borders. They’ll just decide whether Castle Pines has a say in it.]]></description><link>https://www.korisalazarcitycouncil.com/post/what-ballot-measures-300-and-301-mean-for-castle-pines</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ae5368c659b32c287237ecc</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/84b00e_65598559432f4323a66edd835c7f11b4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_945,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>korigsalazar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[October 27, 2026: An $11.27 million bridge deal with the state and hard questions on license plate cameras]]></title><description><![CDATA[Council approved an $11,267,834 state payment for the city to take over the Happy Canyon bridge. Kori pressed the sheriff on license plate camera privacy and moved final adoption of the new district map.]]></description><link>https://www.korisalazarcitycouncil.com/post/october-27-2026-an-11-27-million-bridge-deal-with-the-state-and-hard-questions-on-license-plate-c</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ae52e07edd3afcbcfb4dbaa</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/84b00e_301fb6d416e6408db06d4209bfac480c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_945,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>korigsalazar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[October 20, 2026: A first look at the 2027 budget ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Council began reviewing the proposed 2027 budget. Kori asked where sidewalks fit as road projects move up.]]></description><link>https://www.korisalazarcitycouncil.com/post/october-20-2026-a-first-look-at-the-2027-budget</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ae52a5cc7fdfcb1744dc753</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/84b00e_47baf8b4042248dfa5d87aeca679a37c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_945,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>korigsalazar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[October 13, 2026: Canyonside faces hard questions and the open space transfer passes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canyonside preliminary plan approved, 76 acres of open space now city-owned, and affordable housing commitment renewed: the October 13 council recap.]]></description><link>https://www.korisalazarcitycouncil.com/post/october-13-2026-city-council-meeting-canyonside-open-space-and-affordable-housing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ad2beda63432f5a5f9cd8ee</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/84b00e_69bf5eebd60e41d3b1a8b4096cb30dea~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_945,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>korigsalazar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[September 22, 2026: The interchange money lands — and a contract total goes on the record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Council accepted Douglas County's $15.25 million for the Happy Canyon interchange and approved $700,000 more in design work. Before that vote, District 2 asked that the full contract total be written into the resolution itself.]]></description><link>https://www.korisalazarcitycouncil.com/post/september-22-2026-the-interchange-money-lands-and-a-contract-total-goes-on-the-record</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab6fe7b0f6358bffa077958</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/84b00e_fddaa5fb8dc849f3bb80aed097c753b8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_945,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>korigsalazar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[August 25, 2026: The annexation policy is adopted]]></title><description><![CDATA[
Five months after ordering it: 30 percent open space, a 20-year fiscal analysis, nine required findings. Council also opposed a citizen ballot measure and declined the state wildfire code.]]></description><link>https://www.korisalazarcitycouncil.com/post/august-25-2026-the-annexation-policy-is-adopted</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab6fd476de3d82672ac74ce</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/84b00e_f9f2f95bafe142fd87c16e83f6558adc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_945,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>korigsalazar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[August 11, 2026: Holding the annexation policy back for one more community meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[
The policy was on the agenda for adoption. Council postponed it two weeks so residents could ask questions in person first.]]></description><link>https://www.korisalazarcitycouncil.com/post/august-11-2026-holding-the-annexation-policy-back-for-one-more-community-meeting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab6fbaa26fe68309c068438</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/84b00e_c5189684bc8948ecb8d44692ef8b343c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_945,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>korigsalazar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[August 4, 2026: Budget night: a missing sidewalk, and who should run youth sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[A study session on the 2027 project list — no votes taken. District 2 named two street gaps and asked for evidence before the city takes over youth recreation.]]></description><link>https://www.korisalazarcitycouncil.com/post/august-4-2026-budget-night-a-missing-sidewalk-and-who-should-run-youth-sports-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab6fb1b531214060b57f63b</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:53:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/84b00e_500fb384b49743799d698b4b1cb88799~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_945,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>korigsalazar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[July 28, 2026: 76 acres of open space into city hands, and the first e-bike numbers]]></title><description><![CDATA[
Six replats transferred open space and drainage to the city. The sheriff's office reported illegal off-road riding down roughly 70 percent since the ordinance took effect.]]></description><link>https://www.korisalazarcitycouncil.com/post/july-28-2026-76-acres-of-open-space-into-city-hands-and-the-first-e-bike-numbers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab6f8f30f6358bffa076d36</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/84b00e_eccc7e7bd29b49199f4d3dc821b72088~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_945,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>korigsalazar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[July 14, 2026: Coyote Ridge goes to construction — $5.01 million]]></title><description><![CDATA[New playground, a full-size ball field, accessible trails and restrooms. Council also hired a firm to rebuild the comprehensive plan from scratch.]]></description><link>https://www.korisalazarcitycouncil.com/post/july-14-2026-coyote-ridge-goes-to-construction-5-01-million</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab6f7a36de3d82672ac68e3</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:41:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/84b00e_bf2df17124c44c31a2cb30e3ccda6b29~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_945,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>korigsalazar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[June 9, 2026: 77 acres of wildfire mitigation, and a push to be heard]]></title><description><![CDATA[
A short meeting: $290,000 to cut fuel breaks in city open space, a sewer easement at no cost, and a call from the dais to take the annexation survey.]]></description><link>https://www.korisalazarcitycouncil.com/post/june-9-2026-77-acres-of-wildfire-mitigation-and-a-push-to-be-heard</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab6f6fa531214060b57ed95</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:36:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/84b00e_f3820b411d94410b99a0d765e9e244ca~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_945,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>korigsalazar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[May 26, 2026: Breaking ground on Happy Canyon — $7.93 million]]></title><description><![CDATA[The largest single construction contract in the city's history, for the first phase of the new I-25 interchange, with an independent cost estimator checking the price three times.]]></description><link>https://www.korisalazarcitycouncil.com/post/may-26-2026-breaking-ground-on-happy-canyon-7-93-million</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab6f58b531214060b57eab5</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/84b00e_05936b02c6a345d3bf301b68bb74551c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_945,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>korigsalazar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[May 12, 2026: The city's first $1 million in housing bond authority]]></title><description><![CDATA[
Castle Pines qualified for a direct private activity bond allocation for the first time. Council also ratified the three-mile plan and looked at the state wildfire code.]]></description><link>https://www.korisalazarcitycouncil.com/post/may-12-2026-the-city-s-first-1-million-in-housing-bond-authority</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab6f3b126fe68309c0673b5</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/84b00e_07fc438e52714d4f8bb6f5e65992d366~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_945,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>korigsalazar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 28, 2026: The dirt bike rules become law]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ordinance 26-04 received final passage — parent responsibility, a $250 minimum fine, helmets under 18. Council also voted to rebuild westbound Castle Pines Parkway.]]></description><link>https://www.korisalazarcitycouncil.com/post/april-28-2026-the-dirt-bike-rules-become-law</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab6f265531214060b57e4ae</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/84b00e_3209ea0929364e5a83c6a8aa79360bb4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_945,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>korigsalazar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 7, 2026: The e-bike ordinance clears first reading with the 90-day rule]]></title><description><![CDATA[
The draft came back with the impoundment provision council asked for in March. Council also adopted emergency procedures for citizen petitions.]]></description><link>https://www.korisalazarcitycouncil.com/post/april-7-2026-the-e-bike-ordinance-clears-first-reading-with-the-90-day-rule</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab5b9b96de3d82672a96152</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/84b00e_904b8940705f4a38a46540531c7949e2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_945,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>korigsalazar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[March 24, 2026: $2.8 million into streets — and a pause on annexation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 paving contract, on-call striping, and a shared citywide stream study. Council also stopped taking annexation applications and accepted the withdrawal of the Crow's Nest petition.]]></description><link>https://www.korisalazarcitycouncil.com/post/march-24-2026-2-8-million-into-streets-and-a-pause-on-annexation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab59d81531214060b54742f</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/84b00e_a8778486840641b993f24b9472a1a6f0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_945,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>korigsalazar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[March 10, 2026: Fifteen trails get names, so help can find you on them]]></title><description><![CDATA[
An unnamed trail means a 911 caller describing their location as ‘by the power lines.’ Council also approved $359,000 for new city software and records work.]]></description><link>https://www.korisalazarcitycouncil.com/post/march-10-2026-fifteen-trails-get-names-so-help-can-find-you-on-them</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab598f81f93d48436e3fc02</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/84b00e_1c0c5cf5ec4544e4ad0ee3321845d066~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_945,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>korigsalazar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[February 24, 2026: A full room, and a vote on whether Crow's Nest could even be considered]]></title><description><![CDATA[Council found the 795-acre petition legally eligible to be reviewed — not approved. Most speakers opposed it, including the Town of Parker.]]></description><link>https://www.korisalazarcitycouncil.com/post/february-24-2026-a-full-room-and-a-vote-on-whether-crow-s-nest-could-even-be-considered</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab566141f93d48436e38fa3</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/84b00e_3b2ce9ee438547b5802b5003a668ac4f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_945,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>korigsalazar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[February 10, 2026: Renovating the community center]]></title><description><![CDATA[City Facilities &#38; Streets Approved $783,735 to rebuild the community center — Approved Voted to award the 2026 community center renovation to O-A-K Colorado LLC — $602,873 for construction plus a $180,861.90 contingency, drawn from the community center capital fund. Thirteen firms bid, five met the requirements, and O-A-K came in lowest of those with positive references. The work replaces the lighting, electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems, rebuilds restrooms that do not currently meet...]]></description><link>https://www.korisalazarcitycouncil.com/post/february-10-2026-renovating-the-community-center</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab5634f6e686d82873dc13a</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/84b00e_de530fab46a745709300a99e2c01432b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_945,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>korigsalazar</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>