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

iT’Z A Good Time

July 17, 2012 By News

Mayor Steve Bach’s wife, Suzi, joined Jerri Marr (Forest Supervisor for the Pike and San Isabel National Forests, Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands) and dozens of families for a night of free food and fun at iT’Z Family Food and Fun Center. The event was generously sponsored by iT’Z to help raise the spirits of all children whose homes were burned or damaged by the Waldo Canyon Fire.

Children and families were given a free dinner and lots of games to play. The Colorado Springs Junior League held a toy drive to provide the children with gift bags filled with goodies. The kids were even allowed to wear the uniforms and explore the vehicles of the CSPD, CSFD, Forest Service, and El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.

Also at the event were several Olympic athletes, Denver Broncos Justin Bannan and Ben Garland, Fire Chief Rich Brown, CSFD Deputy Chief of Support Services Tommy Smith, Police Chief Pete Carey as well as Smokey Bear, Sparkey the Fire Dog, and Miles the Denver Broncos mascot.

Suzi Bach said at the event, “It’s good to see these kids laughing and having a good time again. A big thank you to Mark de Wit from Itz, the Junior League and all of the donors who made the night possible.”

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