Streetlight Adoption Program

You are no doubt aware the city of Colorado Springs is cutting services in response to budget shortfalls.  Parks and median strips will not be watered and are allowed to go to weed, swimming pools and community centers have been closed, fire fighters have been laid off, burglary investigations have been slashed, roads will not be maintained, and more than a third of the street lights have been shut off. 

Before you call the city to report the street light as burned out, look for an orange band around the pole.  If the band is there, it means the light is dark on purpose and the city will not turn it back on.

The city has initiated a program that will allow you to pay to have that streetlight turned on.  According to the Colorado Springs Gazette, "a year of service is $75 for a residential light."  The fee "may" be tax deductible, but you should check with your tax specialist.

To adopt a streetlight, see the city web site at www.springsgov.com.