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

Mayor Bach introduces Governor Hickenlooper

January 11, 2013 By News

The Colorado Springs Regional Business Alliance gathered over 800 members of the Colorado Springs business community at the Antlers to hear Governor John Hickenlooper address the State of the State. Mayor Steve Bach introduced the Governor praising him for his decency and compassion during the Waldo Canyon Fire.

Regional Business Alliance President & CEO Joe Raso, Governor John Hickenlooper, and Mayor Steve Bach

Governor Hickenlooper started by thanking Mayor Bach, Fire Chief Rich Brown, and all of the firefighters and first responders for their leadership and efforts battling the Waldo Canyon Fire. The main topics addressed by the Governor were business, education and healthcare.

Mayor Steve Bach photo by Thomas Kimmell

Governor John Hickenlooper photo by Thomas Kimmell

The Governor emphasized that his experiences as a former businessman have helped him understand that government needs to get out of the way and help remove unnecessary red tape. He also mentioned the recent appointment of Noodles and Company founder Aaron Kennedy as the state’s first Chief Marketing Officer. “We already do a great job of convincing people from other states to vacation here, now we need to convince them to set up businesses here.”

Improving results in higher education and retaining good teachers are two of the Governor’s main priorities in education. “We will adopt a need-based financial allocation process. Unique in the nation, it supports Coloradans with the highest need and incentivizes retention and timely completion. Together, with performance contracts, we now have a shared commitment from our colleges and universities to focus on results and completion.”

The Governor concluded by discussing healthcare. He praised the bipartisan approach to this issue and said, “I see no reason why, working together, we cannot become the healthiest state in the nation.”

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