Manitou Springs bracing for 2026 budget shortfall

MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - City leaders are sounding the alarm about a looming budget shortfall in 2026, and they want residents involved in finding solutions.

The Manitou Springs City Council held a special town hall meeting on July 29 at City Hall to lay out the city’s financial outlook. Officials presented early projections showing a gap between revenue and expenses, warning that tough choices could be on the horizon.

City staff say service cuts, new fees, or tax adjustments could all be part of the discussion, but nothing has been decided.

KRDO13 will update this article following the meeting and have a live report at 10 p.m.

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