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City—s lobbyist warns of state budget shortfalls, outlines housing, data‑center and municipal court issues
Summary
Gil Romero of Capital Success Group told Pueblo City Council the state faces recurring budget shortfalls and flagged risks to local revenue, Medicaid funding and housing dollars; he briefed council on work with CDPHE on burned/abandoned homes, prospects on data‑center legislation, and municipal court legislation.
Pueblo City Council received a legislative and budget update Nov. 10 from Gil Romero of Capital Success Group, who warned of continued state fiscal pressure and identified several issues the city should monitor as the 2026 legislative session approaches.
Romero told council the state faces recurring deficits: roughly $1.2 billion last year, another $800 million addressed in a special session this summer, and an expected shortfall of about $1 billion next year. He described the total state budget as about $50.6 billion and noted roughly 30% of those funds come from federal sources, which makes federal policy a central factor in Colorado—s fiscal outlook.
Romero highlighted three priorities he recommended the city track closely: economic…
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