The Situation & The Weekend with Michael Brown

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9-11-26 - 10am - CoCo Tax and UNBELIEVABLE Gaylord Tax

9-11-26 - 10am - CoCo Tax and UNBELIEVABLE Gaylord Tax3 dagen geleden33 min

In a shocking revelation, a recent story about the Gaylord Resort in Colorado has left many wondering how tax subsidies got approved in the first place. The resort, which has been collecting millions of dollars in tax money, was voted on by a single ballot cast by a single company - the one that owned the land the hotel would sit on. This raises questions about the fairness of the system and the lack of transparency in how tax money is being used.

This episode delves into the world of transportation in Colorado, where a new train project, the Colorado Connector, is being proposed. The project promises to bring a high-speed train down the Front Range, but at a cost of $4.7 billion. The speaker questions whether this project is a pipe dream, citing the state's history of failed transportation projects and the lack of transparency in how tax money is being used.

The episode also explores the story of a family in Longmont who voted for a train project in 2004, only to be left waiting for 21 years with no train in sight. The speaker argues that this is a classic case of "build it and they will come," where the state promises a project but fails to deliver. He also points out that the train project is not just about building a new train, but about keeping the existing train moving and providing a subsidy forever.

If you're tired of being promised a train that never seems to materialize, tune in to this episode to hear the speaker's take on the Colorado Connector and the state's history of failed transportation projects. He'll also share a shocking story about how tax subsidies got approved for the Gaylord Resort, and what it means for the future of transportation in Colorado.

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