City Testimonials: "I hope that you have received 500 calls saying THANK YOU for the new playground at Bonforte Park! It is a terrific neighborhood park and we so appreciate the improvements. I walk by every day and see so many children and parents enjoying themselves." -Citizen Comment "The crew from Engine 15A were professional, knowledgeable, courteous, and extremely helpful, not only did this group of professionals represent the Fire Department in a positive light, they also speak to a city government that is responsive and courteous to the public."- Citizen Comment "We've found with projects we're doing, the City seems to be as proactive as they possibly can be." -Real Estate CEO "Grateful for the progress made by CSPD to curb shoplifting." -Business Loss Prevention Manager "Not only was my concern addressed in a professional and timely manner, but Finance Planning & Analysis Manager Leslie Hickey took the time to let me know that changes were on the way. This is the direct opposite of some folks' perception of local government." -Citizen Comment "Thank you very much for fixing the potholes on the round about for Squirrel Tail and Brainard as well as the divot by the water outlet on Squirrel Tail towards Musgrave. Thank you, thank you, thank you!" -Citizen Comment "Accounts Payable Supervisor Patti McFarland was true to her word, she called me back within days to give a status report. Then she called again to update me. Then, she called today to let me know she had been able to contact the unreachable tow company, received an invoice, and would be reimbursing the portion the business manager agreed to pay! I know that it was a sustained effort because I tried for several months and got nowhere. I can't express my overwhelming gratitude to Patti and your office for their work in this matter. We run a service-based business and try to learn from other organizations whenever we can. I will bring up this instance at our weekly meeting as an example of good service to be commended and followed.Thanks to you and Patti for the surprisingly positive experience I had with your office." -Local Small Business Owner "Thanks to Traffic Technician Pete Doyle, his community attitude to work with the residents is commendable. Thank you once again." -Citizen Comment "Streets Operations Manager Bard Lower has provided me superb customer service, above and beyond what could reasonably be expected. I know that this has been a priority for your administration, and I felt it important to let you know that it is working. Mr. Lower and his associates deserve kudos for their proactive, thorough handling of this five-year-old snow plowing issue and I am grateful to you as well for making the City more responsive to citizen requests." -Citizen Comment "As a new resident of Colorado Springs, it’s apparent that the City really does excel in taking care of its residents and treats its citizens more like neighbors and friends than just customers on a long “to-do” list. Thank you for all your exceptional service." -Citizen Comment
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Mayor Steve Bach was sworn into office on June 7, 2011 by an overwhelming majority and leads the City of Colorado Springs through a Mayor-Council form of government, sometimes referred to as a  Strong Mayor. He is extremely active within the community and stays in constant contact with citizens through Townhall Meetings, social media, Spirit of the Springs initiatives, his Newsfeed, and other forms of communication.

Steve Bach grew up in a family of two boys and two girls in Kansas, spending summers in Buffalo Creek, Colorado. Weekends on his family farm in Kansas instilled in him the value of hard work, ingenuity, and helping your neighbors. He first came to Colorado Springs as a member of the Army stationed at Fort Carson, from which he received an Army Commendation Medal and was honorably discharged. Mayor Bach was an honors graduate from the UCCS College of Business.

Mayor Bach fell in love with Colorado Springs, but had to leave after graduating from UCCS because of the lack of job opportunities for young professionals at the time. It was a challenge not unlike the one our community faces today. So Steve Bach ran for Mayor because he wants to be a part of solutions that will make Colorado Springs a great place to do business, which will create those opportunities that will keep the City’s young professionals here. He was encouraged by friends and community leaders to run for the City’s first “strong” mayor position to bring his business management skills and community leadership experience to local government.

Mayor Bach brings with him a long track record of success in the private sector, including as a business manager and commercial real estate broker. He returned to Colorado Springs originally as Vice President of Marketing for Current, a local social-expressions product company where he fostered the company’s steady growth for seven years. He worked as a homebuilder before moving into commercial real estate with The Schuck Corporation as their Chief Operating Officer. From there, Bach started his 27-year career as a commercial real estate broker, specializing in representing primary employers and nonprofits find better facilities to meet their needs through innovative use of existing space.

Mayor Bach co-founded the Business Climate Initiatives Group (BIG) within the Chamber of Commerce in the 1990s. He was named Business Citizen of the Year for his work with BIG. He previously had served as chair of the City’s Economic Development Corporation. Bach has also served nonprofits in our community, including as a member of the Board of Trustees and Campaign Chair for Pikes Peak United Way. He has volunteered on the Board of the Pikes Peak YMCA, Cheyenne Village, and the UCCS Chancellor’s Roundtable. Bach co-founded and chaired the UCCS Chancellor’s Leadership Class and the UCCS College of Business Alumni Leadership.

Mayor Bach is married to Suzi and the couple has two adult children, Alison and Aaron. He has lived in Colorado Springs for 45 years.

Career Highlights

  • Stationed at Fort Carson with the Army
    • Army Commendation Medal recipient
    • Honorably discharged
  • UCCS College of Business honors graduate and alumni leader
  • Successful business manager for start-up, turn-around and growth companies large and small
  • Commercial Real Estate Broker in Colorado Springs for 27 years helping companies with their facility requirements
  • Past chair, Economic Development Corporation with a strong track record in attracting high quality jobs
  • Past founder-first chair for the Business Climate Initiatives Group retaining high quality jobs
  • Change agent in business and non-profit human service worlds
  • Volunteer leader for Cheyenne Village, Pikes Peak United Way and YMCA