Colorado Springs Considers Rescinding Final Employee Furlough Day Amidst Strong Revenue

Colorado Springs Pueblo, CO, September 21, 2026 — Colorado Springs is weighing the cancellation of its final scheduled employee furlough day, which was set to occur on November 25th.

The potential rescission of this unpaid day off for city employees stems from robust sales tax revenues. The city’s finance department projects that these revenues will exceed initial estimates by approximately $9.2 million.

In light of this significant positive financial development, the finance department has put forth a proposal. The suggestion is to allocate a portion of this projected surplus to cover the salaries that would otherwise be unpaid during the proposed furlough day. This approach aims to mitigate the impact on employees while leveraging the unexpected revenue increase.

The stronger-than-anticipated financial performance not only offers a pathway to avoid the November furlough but also indicates a more optimistic outlook for the city’s future budgeting. The current financial projections suggest that the 2027 budget may not necessitate the inclusion of furlough days for city staff. Furthermore, this favorable financial position could pave the way for potential employee pay raises and an increase in funding allocated to various city services.

Specific details regarding the exact amount of the surplus that would be utilized for covering salaries, the scope of potential pay raises, or the specific areas slated for increased funding were not provided in the current outlook. The decision on whether to cancel the furlough day is pending further review and official determination.

Story summarized from the original created by Brennen Kauffman on gazette.com, see more information here.

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