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As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close tomorrow, I want to take a moment to celebrate our Hispanic and Latino neighbors and the many ways they enrich @CityofCOS.

From small business owners and educators, to artists, entrepreneurs, and community leaders, the Hispanic and Latino community continues to help shape the heart and future of our city.

Our diversity is one of our greatest strengths. To our Hispanic and Latino neighbors: thank you for all you do to make this a great city. Together, WE are Colorado Springs! by @mayorofcos

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No. 1 in the nation! 🏆🎉

@cityofCOS has been named the No. 1 city in America for small businesses in Bluevine’s 2026 national study, ranking first among 100 metro areas!

As a former small business owner, this recognition is especially meaningful to me. I know firsthand the courage, grit, and determination it takes to turn an idea into a business.

This honor belongs to our entrepreneurs. The dreamers, risk-takers, and hardworking small business owners who create jobs, strengthen our neighborhoods, and invest in the future of our city.

I'm proud of what we've built together, and my administration remains committed to cutting red tape, removing barriers, and making Colorado Springs a place where businesses can start, grow, and thrive.

To our small business community: THANK YOU! This is your win, and we're celebrating YOU!

Onward and upward, Colorado Springs!

@bluevine @coschamberedc @xi_accelerator by @mayorofcos

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Get an inside look at how your city works!

The Mayor’s Fellowship gives civic-minded leaders an opportunity to learn, connect, and engage more deeply with @cityofcos!

Swipe through to see what the Fellowship is all about and what you can expect as part of the 2027 cohort.

Applications are open October until 31.

Learn more and apply: ColoradoSprings.gov/MayorsFellowship by @mayorofcos

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3 days ago

Congratulations to the 21 finalists for the 2026 Mayor’s Young Leader Awards! 👏

One of the great joys of serving as mayor is getting to see the incredible people who are helping shape the future of @CityofCOS. These young leaders are doing exactly that.

They are serving their neighbors, building businesses, strengthening our schools, creating, innovating, leading, and making a meaningful difference in our community.

This year, we are proud to recognize finalists across seven categories:

Community Impact: Sponsored by USAA
Alie Ehrensaft — Inside Out Youth Services
Craig Carle — Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC
Skyler Nelson — Bailey Military Support

Creative Industry: Sponsored by VENU
Jonathan Toman — Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region
Kai Gaynor — Concrete Couch / Freelance Artist and Community Arts Advocate
Matthew Beem — MBeem10, LLC

Economic Impact: Sponsored by First Western Bank
Max Cupp — Exponential Impact
Lindsay Brown — Swinerton
Gilberto Santiago — Haselden Construction

Education: Sponsored Pikes Peak State College
Caleb Ulliman — Colorado Springs School of Technology / D11
Laith Al-Shawaf — University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Bree Shellito — Wings Credit Union

Military Leaders: Sponsored by Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center
Gabriela Wodka — United States Space Force
Andrew T. Cabral — United States Space Force
Zeta Breon — United States Space Force

Sports, Health & Wellness: Sponsored by Diversus Health
Shauna Jackson — Sweetgrass Advocacy and School District 11 Indian Education Program
Davis Tutt — Colorado Springs Sports Corporation
Emily Brady — National Alliance on Mental Illness Colorado Springs

Technology & Sustainability: Sponsored by Slalom
Steven Aljest — D.A.R.T.
Denis Tudor — Swisspod
Logan Ruths — ORRS.ai

Leadership is about using your gifts, your influence, and your opportunities to make life better for others. I am proud of these finalists for answering that call and helping build a stronger Colorado Springs.

Join us as we celebrate all 21 finalists and announce this year’s winners!

Wednesday, Nov. 4
6:30 p.m.
The Pinery at the Hill

Tickets are on sale now: ColoradoSprings.gov/MYLA by @mayorofcos

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9 days ago

This is what economic vitality looks like: investment in our community, good-paying jobs for our residents, and another company choosing to grow right here in @cityofcos!

I’m excited to welcome Accu-Precision’s expansion to Southeast Colorado Springs, near Peak Innovation Park. This advanced manufacturing project represents a $68 million+ investment in our community and 120+ new jobs in the years ahead.

This is also a win for our growing aerospace and advanced manufacturing ecosystem, and a reminder that economic development is ultimately about creating opportunity for people and families.

Thank you to our City Economic Development team, the @coschamberedc, and everyone who worked together to help bring this investment to Colorado Springs.

We are building an economy where businesses can grow, talent can thrive, and opportunity reaches every part of our city.

Onward and upward!

Image 2 is a rendering of the company's new building. by @mayorofcos

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One thing golf has taught me is that growth takes patience, discipline, resilience, and the willingness to keep trying.

That’s why I’m excited that First Tee – Southern Colorado broke ground on its new Youth Development Center at Valley Hi Golf Course this previous Friday. This is about much more than golf. It’s about creating a year-round place where young people can build confidence, leadership skills, and relationships with mentors who believe in them.

There is no greater investment we can make than investing in our kids.

Thank you to @firstteesoco, our Valley Hi team, and our @CoSpringsParks team for continuing to invest in the next generation of Colorado Springs. ⛳ by @mayorofcos

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11 days ago

Today, I presented the proposed 2027 City Budget, a balanced and responsible plan focused on the fundamentals of local government and the services you rely on every day.

It means supporting our police officers and firefighters with the people, equipment, and technology they need. It means investing in our @cityofcos workforce. And it means doing everything we can to maintain roads, parks, trails, and public facilities, including a new citywide crew dedicated exclusively to pothole repair.

Our financial picture is improving, but costs remain high. So fiscal stewardship continues to matter. We have a responsibility to take care of what we have today while protecting our financial foundation for tomorrow.

The proposed budget now goes to @COSCityCouncil for review and consideration, and I want YOU to be a part of the conversation. You’re invited to attend the upcoming budget hearing on Oct. 26 at 5:30 p.m.

Learn more at ColoradoSprings.gov/Budget. by @mayorofcos

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Colorado’s Flight 23 departed for Washington, D.C., where these heroes will visit the memorials built to honor their service and sacrifice.

To every veteran on this flight: thank you. Thank you for answering the call to serve. Thank you for the sacrifices you and your families have made. And thank you for helping protect the freedoms we enjoy today.

Colorado Springs is a proud military community, and tomorrow night, we have another opportunity to show these veterans just how much they mean to us.

Join us Saturday, Oct. 3, at the North Colorado Springs Readiness Center, 9510 Voyager Parkway, for their Welcome Home celebration. Supporters should arrive by 8:30 p.m.

We sent them off with gratitude. Now let’s welcome them home with the celebration they deserve. taken in Colorado Springs, Colorado by @mayorofcos

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Applications are now open for the 2027 Mayor’s Fellowship!

@CityofCOS needs leaders who are ready to learn, serve, and help shape the future of our community.

The Mayor’s Fellowship gives civic-minded leaders an opportunity to deepen their understanding of local government, connect with leaders across our community, and grow their capacity to make a difference.

The 2027 Fellowship will meet monthly from January through October, with a capstone and graduation in November.

Applications are open through Oct. 31

Learn more and apply: ColoradoSprings.gov/MayorsFellowship by @mayorofcos

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Tonight, I proudly signed my name to a pledge to Reclaim Civility in @cityofcos.

By signing this document, I am making a public commitment for how I will show up, especially when disagreement is hard. And it is an ask to hold me accountable to that commitment.

Civility does not mean avoiding disagreement or surrendering our convictions. It means having the discipline to disagree without dishonoring one another and to remember that the person across from us is still our neighbor.

Strong disagreement and strong community can coexist. In fact, that is part of our American history and our American way. Civility will not be reclaimed by a document alone, but by how we speak, how we listen, and how we treat one another when the conversation gets hard.

Let’s choose curiosity over contempt, relationship over ridicule, and always remember: We are neighbors. by @mayorofcos

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After 40 years of extraordinary service to the @CSFDPIO, Fire Chief Randy Royal has announced he will retire on March 9, 2027. He has led with courage, humility, and a deep commitment to mission first, people always. His impact will be felt for generations.

From advancing emergency medical care to leading through some of our community’s most difficult moments, to embracing innovation that has made our city safer, Randy has dedicated his career to protecting others and preparing CSFD for the future.

I have had the privilege of knowing Randy not only as an exceptional Fire Chief, but also as a friend and a man of deep character, faith, humility, and genuine care for others. I am deeply grateful for his leadership, his friendship, and four decades of unwavering service to Colorado Springs.

We have plenty of time between now and March to celebrate his remarkable career. For today, please join me in simply saying: Thank you, Chief Royal. by @mayorofcos

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Over the weekend, @cityofcos celebrated the grand opening of GiGi’s Playhouse Colorado Springs, a space for individuals with Down syndrome and their families to access meaningful opportunities, and lifelong learning.

@gigisplayhousecoloradosprings will provide free, purposeful programming from infancy through adulthood, including literacy and math tutoring, career development, fitness and wellness, cooking programs, and opportunities to build friendships and community.

This Playhouse is the result of years of work by local parents, volunteers, donors, and community partners who believe every person deserves the opportunity to discover their gifts and thrive.

Congratulations to everyone who helped open these doors. To every family who walks through them: Welcome home. You are valued. You belong. by @mayorofcos

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