Colorado Springs, many of you are seeing and smelling the smoke from the Aspen Acres Fire burning to our south. It is a reminder of our own experience with wildfire, and brings back some of our darkest days.
These smoky skies are an important reminder. Wildfire is part of life
City administrative offices will be CLOSED in observance of the 4th of July holiday on Friday, July 3 and for a scheduled furlough day on Monday, July 6. Regular business hours resume Tuesday, July 7. Have a safe and happy holiday weekend!
Today, after careful consultation with the Colorado Springs Fire Department, we have made the difficult decision to cancel all professional Fourth of July fireworks shows across Colorado Springs.
This decision was not made lightly.
As our nation prepares to celebrate
Top 3 things this month from my desk to you:
1️⃣ The Colorado Springs Police Department, Colorado Springs Fire Department and I have taken steps to create our own 911 authority. This means your public safety dollars stay here, and 911 service will not change!
2️⃣ We repaired more
Looking for a meaningful way to serve our community? I’m seeking applicants to fill two vacancies on the Colorado Springs Health Foundation Board of Trustees.
If you have expertise in finance, public health, or older adult care and live in El Paso or Teller County, I encourage
They serve our country, but they also serve our community. ❤️
I was proud to recognize a select group of Fort Carson soldiers who went above and beyond in supporting the Western Street Breakfast this year by giving them the event's official metal spatula as a token of
🚩 RED FLAG WARNING 🚩
June 29, 9 am to 10 pm
Today is not the day to push your luck.
Colorado has already seen multiple new wildfires in the last 24 hours, and several existing fires have grown rapidly. Hot temperatures, low humidity, and strong winds mean any spark can
❤️ I had the privilege of joining Family Life Services last week to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Rebuilt Village of Family Life. It's a project that will expand hope and opportunity for mothers and children in our community. For more than 80 years, Family Life Services has
Yesterday, the City of Colorado Springs received a lawsuit alleging that our April city elections create a racial disparity. I want to make clear that this is an assault on home rule authority. We must protect our local election system which allows our resident to focus on local
@CSPDPIO, @CSFDPIO and @MayorofCOS are working toward the City’s own 911 Authority, so public safety $ paid by our residents & businesses is invested in local public safety. 911 service will NOT change! Pending @COSCityCouncil approval, launch would be in 2027 without new fees.
Happy Juneteenth! Today we celebrate freedom, resilience, and the progress we've made together. As this city's first elected Black mayor, I’m especially grateful for those who paved the way and expanded opportunity for future generations. Let’s honor their legacy by continuing to
What a great morning at the Western Street Breakfast! 🤠
From pancakes and cowboy boots to neighbors reconnecting and families making memories, this cherished tradition reminds us what makes Colorado Springs so special.
As we kick off rodeo season, we also celebrate the values
