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Pueblo council delays formal endorsement on Black Hills Energy ballot measure until feasibility report is released
Summary
The Pueblo City Council voted 5-2 on March 24 to postpone a resolution urging a yes vote on the May 6 measure that would terminate the city's franchise agreement with Black Hills Colorado Electric, citing the forthcoming feasibility study due April 7.
Pueblo City Council on Monday voted 5-2 to postpone consideration of a resolution urging a yes vote on the May 6 ballot measure that would terminate the city's franchise agreement with Black Hills Colorado Electric (doing business as Black Hills Energy). The postponement was intended to allow council and the public time to review a consultant feasibility report expected April 7.
The resolution, introduced by staff under authority of the Colorado Fair Campaign Practices Act, would have formally encouraged voters to support the ballot measure. After more than an hour of public comment and debate among councilors, Councilor Roger Gomez moved to postpone council's action until the council's April 14 meeting; Councilor Brett Boston seconded and the motion passed 5-2.
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