Colorado Springs City Council voted to refer a TABOR retention question to the November ballot. It is now up to the voters whether $4.75 million in excess TABOR revenue will go toward a new police training academy or not.
Mayor Yemi is here to check in about the latest news and events, including the decision to make Colorado Springs the permanent home of U.S. Space Command. He shares what the city is doing in preparation for a slowing economy, he explains why he’s traveling around the city to listen to residents, he talks about one of his favorite parks, and he needs your help recognizing young leaders in our community!
The Mayor's Office is now accepting nominations for the annual Mayor’s Young Leader Awards. These awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of young professionals, age 40 and under, whose efforts positively impact the Colorado Springs community. Nominations must be submitted via ColoradoSprings.gov/MYLA by Friday, Sept. 1.
The City Council of Colorado Springs is seeking volunteers to serve on the Airport Advisory Commission and the Planning Commission. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, August 15. The application web form can be found and submitted at ColoradoSprings.gov/boards. All applicants must reside within the City of Colorado Springs unless otherwise noted.
Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade, El Paso County Commissioner Stan VanderWerf, and Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC Vice President of Defense Development Jessie Kimber released statements in response to the announcement that U.S. Space Command headquarters will remain in Colorado Springs. Read more...
The Community Relations Unit and School Resource Officer Unit are proud to announce the amazing accomplishments of the Colorado Springs Police Department Teen Cadet Program at the 2023 L.E.E.P.A.A.C Conference. The conference had 25 teams comprised of close to 200 cadets from Colorado, Wyoming, Arizona, and Texas. The CSPD Teen Cadets participated in several individual and small team competitions and ultimately took home several awards.
The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) is proud to announce the opening of its CSPD Property Return Office, which provides improved service and enhanced accessibility to our community members. The unveiling of this renovated facility marks a significant step forward in streamlining the process of property return, ensuring privacy for sensitive cases, and increasing convenience for those seeking their belongings.