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Friday, May 10, 2013  FOX21 News Special Report: Our John Martin discusses the reality of a Downtown Colorado Springs revitalization with former city council member Tim Leigh and current Downtown Development CEO Susan Edmondson.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Tim Leigh discusses his view of Downtown Colorado Springs (unedited)

Friday, September 14, 2012  On a beautiful day in Colorado Springs downtown is filled with shoppers and panhandlers. Colorado Springs Police said they are seeing more aggressive panhandlers and the city is now in talks about passing a no panhandling ordinance for the downtown area.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012  Flood concerns continue to grow after the Waldo Canyon Fire, and now some residents have asked the city to take action.

Monday, June 11, 2012  Acacia Park is in the running for a $100,000 recreational grant in Coca-Cola's "America's Favorite Park" contest.

Wednesday, April 18, 2012  As hundreds of residents rush to file their taxes last minute Tuesday, dozens rally in Colorado Springs in protest of where taxpayer dollars go.

Friday, December 09, 2011  Some objects outside a local nightclub are stirring up controversy. Are they art? Or are they junk?

Thursday, November 17, 2011  Colorado Springs City Councilman Tim Leigh is asking for a $90,000 annual pay raise, 1,600 percent more than what council members currently make.

Wednesday, September 07, 2011  Colorado Springs isn't known for its beach front property, but one city councilmember has plans to turn a part of the Springs into a mini Cancun.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011  The new city council was sworn in Tuesday afternoon during a ceremony at the Pioneers Museum.

Tuesday, April 05, 2011  The five Colorado Springs city council candidates that made up the 'reform team' look to be on the outside looking in after voters cast their ballots Tuesday.

Tuesday, March 29, 2011  Last week at a forum, the mayoral candidates and several of the city council candidates were asked what their funding priorities would be if elected, and now more candidates are answering the same question.