Tag: state of the city
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Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade marks halftime of his term in office during State of the City speech
After a stormy month of economic news in Colorado Springs, Mayor Yemi Mobolade took the stage for his State of the City speech Thursday morning with a much more upbeat tone. About 900 people filled a hall at The Broadmoor to listen to this year’s presentation, which marked the halfway point of Mobolade’s four-year term…
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High-profile Colorado Springs police sergeant transitioning into retirement
A childhood dream that refused to dim in adulthood seemed like it might not be realized for Colorado Springs police Sgt. Olav Chaney. After jumping out of aircraft while serving four years in the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division, it took him multiple tries to pass the battery of assessments required to become a police officer.…
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Colorado Springs mayor to deliver State of the City address twice this week: here’s what to know, how to watch
Colorado Springs residents this year can hear Mayor Yemi Mobolade deliver the annual State of the City address ahead of the ticketed event hosted by the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development Corp. The yearly speech delivered by the mayor reflects on the last year and celebrates accomplishments, highlights areas for improvement and…