The City Attorney’s Office completed a review on Tuesday, Nov. 14 of a complaint it received on Sept. 29, 2023 with various allegations related to the general municipal election on April 4, 2023. The investigation did not establish reasonable grounds for a violation of the City Code or the Colorado Municipal Election Code or to initiate enforcement action in Municipal Court. 

Voyager Parkway at Powers Boulevard is closing on Monday, Nov. 20, as Copper Ridge Metro District plans to construct an overpass as part of the Powers Boulevard Extension Project. The closure is expected to last into the fall of 2024. The intent of the District is to open Voyager Parkway to traffic prior to the opening of the Sunset Amphitheater.

The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) is again teaming up with Toys for Tots to ensure no family is left without holiday gifts this year. Toys for Tots donation boxes are located at our police substations and the Police Operations Center. Donate new, unwrapped gifts for kids and teens until December 18.

Mayor Yemi Mobolade is calling on Colorado Springs residents interested in being civic leaders to apply for an opportunity to learn firsthand with how their city government operates. The Mayor’s Civic Leaders Fellowship, designed to introduce future civic leaders in Colorado Springs to the inner workings of their local government with an emphasis on productive discourse in leadership, is accepting applications till Nov. 30.

Yemi Mobolade and City Council President Randy Helms share their thoughts on the result of Ballot Issue 2A and next steps. 

The Law Enforcement Transparency and Advisory Commission (LETAC) invites the public to a community conversation about public safety, Colorado Springs Police Department, concerns, and priorities of the commission. The Community Conversation will be on Thursday, November 16 from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at Hillside Community Center

Every day, all year long, we recognize those who have served. On Veterans Day, November 11, we pause to honor those who have sacrificed much to protect our most precious freedoms.

The City of Colorado Springs invites residents to attend its free “Renter Rights 101,” an informational session on Tuesday, Nov. 14 from 6-8 p.m., either in person or virtually. Participants learn about a wide variety of topics such as lease basics, reasonable accommodations and modifications, deposits, repairs, eviction, and updates on recent Colorado legislation on housing matters. 

Mayor Yemi hosts this episode and introduces two city employees who also served in the military. Get to know these public servants and hear what makes Colorado Springs such a special home for veterans. Happy Veterans Day!