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

MHS-UCH Local Advisory Board Approved by City Council

November 16, 2012 By News

At the Formal City Council Meeting on Tuesday, November 13th, seven community leaders were approved to sit on the newly-created Memorial Health System -University of Colorado Health Local Advisory Board. Mayor Steve Bach introduced each person prior to their confirmation by a unanimous vote of City Council. Please join the Mayor and City Council in congratulating these new board members.

Mayor Steve Bach introduces Dr. Robin Johnson of the new MHS-UCH Local Advisory Board

Frank Caris CEO of dPix

dpiX is a market leader in digital imaging detectors with their technology embedded in 50% of all digital x-ray systems in the world
Long track record in medical imaging and patient monitoring industry
Serves on multiple local and national boards

Richard Celeste

Former President of Colorado College
Former Governor of Ohio
Former United States Ambassador to India
Former Director of the Peace Corps
Oxford University Rhodes Scholar
Yale University Magna Cum Laude Graduate

Karla Grazier

President and CEO of Discover Goodwill of Southwest Colorado

Dr. Robin Johnson

M.D. in the Memorial Health System Emergency Department

Dr. Fred Michel

Chief Medical Officer and Medical Director for AspenPointe Health Services

Dr. Michael Welch

Medical Director of Peak Vista
22 years of experience as family physician
Retired Naval Officer with 31 years of service
Extensive experience with TRICARE issues

General Gene Renuart USAF (Retired)

39 years of service
Commander of United States Northern Command
Has managed billion dollar budgets
Extensive experience with TRICARE issues
Serves on multiple local boards

Although UCH is not automatically required to accept the City candidates, and could conceivably request different individuals, the Mayor and City Council are confident that UCH will welcome these individuals and warmly accept them as members of the New MHS-UCH Local Advisory Board.

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