[Opinion] Colorado’s best parcel of open space would be marred by the Buc-ee’s proposed for Palmer Lake (Opinion)

Colorado’s best parcel of open space would be marred by the Buc-ee’s proposed for Palmer Lake (Opinion)

As a former mayor of Colorado Springs, I know first-hand the overwhelming challenge faced by local leaders trying to balance the books while keeping the lights on at the firehouse, police station, library and every other essential service – all without raising the ire of the neighbors who elected you. So I’m not without sympathy for the Palmer Lake Board of Trustees as it faces intense and often vitriolic public opposition to a proposal to annex…

Here's what the agreement between Palmer Lake and Buc-ee's looks like, mostly. The annexation still needs approval

The Texas-based travel center chain would get a 1% tax rebate for its first two decades, while taking on responsibility for new water and road infrastructure.