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Colorado Springs wants to leave the regional 911 authority, what happens next?
Colorado Springs seeks to exit its partnership with the El Paso Teller County 911 Authority (EPTC-911) to establish a city-specific 911 system, a move criticized by regional leaders who expressed surprise and concern over the transition's complexity. The city claims potential savings of $4 million by retaining funds currently paid to the regional authority, though EPTC-911's director disputes the accuracy of these estimates.
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