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

Media Opportunity with Pikes Peak Region Mayors Caucus

March 2, 2012 By

CONTACT:

Cindy Aubrey

Chief Communications Officer

(719) 385-5254

NEWS RELEASE

March 2, 2012                                                                                                

Media Opportunity with Pikes Peak Region Mayors Caucus

Mayor Steve Bach and other mayors from the Pikes Peak region will be available to the media on Monday, March 5, 2012 at 11:00am in the City Administration Building, Room 102.

Mayor Bach started the Pikes Peak Region Mayors Caucus to exchange ideas, build consensus and collaborate on regional issues.  The Mayor organized the group after attending the Denver Metro Mayors Caucus.

Those invited include, Mayor Blair Bartling (Calhan), Mayor Bruce Brown (Cripple Creek), Mayor Travis Easton (Monument), Mayor Jeri Howells (Fountain), Mayor  Marc Snyder (Manitou Springs), Mayor John Cressman (Palmer Lake), Mayor Steve Randolph (City of Woodland Park), Mayor Travis Easton (Monument), Mayor Tyler Stevens (Green Mountain Falls), El Paso County Commission Chair Amy Lathen and Teller County Commission Chair Jim Ignatius.

http://mayorstevebach.com/tag/el-paso-county-commissioners/

 

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American Heritage Girl Maria Ambuul to be Recognized by Mayor Bach

March 2, 2012 By

 

 

 

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release: March 2, 2012          Contact: Cindy Aubrey, (719) 385-5254

                                                                                 

Mayor Bach to Present Award to Local Student

            Colorado Springs Mayor Steve Bach will present a Spirit of the Springs “Celebration” Award to Maria Ambuul, a 17-year-old high school senior, who recently became the first-ever Colorado recipient of an American Heritage Girls “Stars and Stripes” award, which is equivalent to the Boy Scouts’ Eagle Award.

            Mayor Bach, along with Councilmember Tim Leigh, will present the Celebration Award on Monday, March 5, at 4:30 p.m. in the Mayor’s Office of the City Administration Building (30 S. Nevada Avenue Suite 601).

            Ambuul completed a combination of badge work, religious recognition and service to earn the award. She completed a 100-hour service project for her parish in Colorado Springs, leading an effort to build an outdoor shrine.  Only 47 other girls nationwide have earned a Stars and Stripes award — the highest achievement an American Heritage Girl can earn.

            “I am very impressed with Maria. She exemplifies the type of dedication, commitment and vision we want to encourage for the youth of Colorado Springs,” said Mayor Bach. “I would point to her as an example young people can follow.”

            The Spirit of the Springs “Celebration” award is presented by the Mayor of Colorado Springs. It recognizes a noteworthy achievement which has brought great honor and pride to the City of Colorado Springs or has been distinguished at a state, national or international level.

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Mayor Bach Town Hall Audience Questions Part Three

February 29, 2012 By

Part Three of the summary from Mayor Bach’s Town Hall Meeting on February 22, 2012 includes two questions that could not be addressed that evening due to time limits.

(Read questions from Part Two of the Town Hall Meeting Summary here and Part One here.)

Q: Are there any plans to keep skyscrapers out of Colorado Springs? Of are we going to create a downtown like Denver?  2nd part – To prevent the youth from leaving CS it may be prudent not to drive them out by excessive regulations on land and housing. (suggestion)  Mixed industrial /residential areas where inventors would like to live.

A: Construction of more high rise buildings in Downtown should be carefully considered to maintain residential area views and to blend in with the overall City center landscape.  Mixed light industrial/residential development can work well in some locations.  We can learn from the experience of successful cities elsewhere which have vibrant downtowns.

Q: The City has no rewards for precise procedures for F W & A (fraud, waste and abuse) whistle blowers.  Strict procedures can protect whistle blowers and accused.  Rewards can incentivize F W & A Reporting.  Rewards can threaten F W & A perpetration.

A: We’re working to empower all City employees to suggest ideas for improving our processes and customer service and to make sure our team maintains high ethical standards.

Please mark your calendars now for the Mayor’s next Town Hall Meeting on May 2, 2012. Details to follow soon.

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Local Mayors and County Commission Chairs Form Alliances

February 2, 2012 By
This morning, Mayor Steve Bach met with Mayors of the Pikes Peak Region and El Paso County Commission Chairs for the first Pikes Peak Region Mayors Caucus.

Participants included Mayor Blair Bartling (Calhan), Mayor Bruce Brown (Cripple Creek), Mayor Travis Easton (Monument), Mayor Jeri Howells (Fountain), Mayor Marc Snyder (Manitou Springs), El Paso County Commission Chair Amy Lathen and Teller County Commission Chair Jim Ignatius. 

Held at the City of Colorado Springs Administration building, this gathering was a “get acquainted meeting” to exchange ideas, build consensus and collaborate on regional issues. Mayor Bach organized this group after attending the Denver Metro Mayors Caucus.

“Next month we’ll meet to talk about the Colorado Department of Transportation and funding for the entire Pikes Peak region. We will then, as a group, ask for a meeting with Governor Hickenlooper,” Mayor Bach said. 

“Our hope is that this group of Mayors and Commissioners will be able to effectively address the larger issues facing the region.”

The next meeting of the Mayors Caucus will be in March.

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