Dave’s Published Opinions
Opinion Pieces About or Mentioning Dave
The following pieces were written by Dave:
Development isn’t economic growth (Vote NO on 1A)
The Gazette, March 23, 2009
Development Myth Leads to Tax Hikes
The Gazette, November 11, 2008
Growth Reality
The Independent, June 5, 2008
Point, counterpoint (Southern Delivery System)
The Independent, May 8, 2008
Cha-clunk (Ft. Carson expansion)
The Independent, January 24, 2008
Colorado population up 2%
Colorado Springs Business Journal, December 28, 2007
Bumper stickers a plea to stop misguided growth
The Gazette, December 14, 2007
Residents Subsidize New Housing Costs
The Gazette, July 15, 2007
In case of environment, no capitalist left behind
Colorado Springs Business Journal, May 4, 2007
Future growth counted on to pay for debt
The Gazette, April 24, 2004
Small’s message
The Independent, March 29, 2007
Builders have too much pull on council
The Gazette, March 21, 2007
Our choice: misguided growth or true prosperity
Colorado Springs Business Journal, March 2, 2007
Hwy 24 symptom of area growth issue
Westside Pioneer, September 7, 2006
Connection fee subsidy skews cost of homes
The Gazette, August 19, 2006
Banning Lewis development will affect all city residents
The Gazette, February 15, 2006
Having a debate (invitation to the Mayor)
The Independent, December 1, 2005
Public shouldn’t have to pay for development
The Gazette, November 12, 2005
A grand illusion
The Independent, September 1, 2005
Wilting on the vine
The Independent, March 24, 2005
Brody won’t be tied to special-interests
The Gazette, March 13, 2005
RTA passed. What next?
The Independent, November 11, 2004
RTA WIN: New roads no solution for uncontrolled growth
The Gazette, November 6, 2004
If growth pays for itself, why must we pay utilities subsidy?
The Gazette, August 4, 2004
Welcome to Wal-Mart (discounted utility tap fees)
The Independent, July 8, 2004
DEVELOPMENT FEES: Council should implement panel’s recommendations
The Gazette, June 3 16, 2004
Growth is taxing
The Independent, January 22, 2004
Growing pains
The Indepenendent, December 4, 2003
Questions to ask (undue influence throughout city and county govt.?)
The Independent, November 27, 2003
WATER AND GROWTH: People will choose animals over more development
The Gazette, June 20, 2003
PAYING THE PRICE: Development puts strain on existing infrastructure
The Gazette, December 23, 2003
The crowded swimming pool
The Independent, June 26, 2003
Dunce Cap: Yes, we are idiots (TOPS, and growth subsidies)
The Independent, January 2, 2003
OUTDATED MODEL Don’t rely on old plans to provide water for the future
The Gazette, November 14, 2002
In his dreams (on city planners instructed to favor developers)
The Independent, September 19, 2002
Managing Growth: Area will run out of water without some limits
The Gazette, September 13, 2002
Growth: Just say no
The Independent, August 8, 2002
Those who would move the general would do away with traditions
The Gazette, September 4, 2001
