Colorado Springs’ New Mayor Yemi Mobolade shares the challenges and successes of his first two and half months in office, plus his expectations as he approaches the 100-day mark. He sat down with The Indy’s Executive Editor Bryan Grossman on August 23, 2023 for this close and personal conversation.

Indy Inside is the newest podcast from the Colorado Springs Independent. Get the inside track on what’s happening in Southern Colorado, as Indy Executive Editor Bryan Grossman digs in with newsmakers, policymakers, active community citizens and fellow journalists.

The Colorado Springs Indy has been the alternative newsweekly voice for the Pikes Peak Region since 1993. As members of the region we cover, we shine a light on issues, find solutions to problems and celebrate successes. Through robust debate, we lift diverse views and voices, giving more balance to the decision-making processes that affect our city. We believe that through collaboration and engagement, we create a more innovative and informed community that values diversity, protects freedom, and provides equitable opportunities. 

Pick up a free copy of The Indy at your favorite local merchant, or subscribe to receive it by mail. Read online at https://csindy.com

Learn more about how you can support the Indy through our Membership program at https://csindy.com/membership or https://csindy.com/. 

The Indy is a project of nonprofit Citizen-Powered Media. Our mission is to deliver the truth, build the community and engage citizens.

Get the inside track on what’s happening in Southern Colorado, as Indy Executive Editor Bryan Grossman digs in with newsmakers, policymakers, active community citizens and fellow journalists.

The Colorado Springs Indy has been the alternative newsweekly voice for the Pikes Peak Region since 1993. As members of the region we cover, we shine a light on issues, find solutions to problems and celebrate successes. Through robust debate, we lift diverse views and voices, giving more balance to the decision-making processes that affect our city. We believe that through collaboration and engagement, we create a more innovative and informed community that values diversity, protects freedom, and provides equitable opportunities.

Learn more about how you can support the Indy through our Membership program at https://csindy.com/membership or https://csindy.com/join.

With 11 candidates running for three at-large city council positions, which three will get your vote? Hear the final at-large council candidate forum hosted March 21 by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region and livestreamed by media partner Sixty35 Media.

This is one of five candidate forums we're presenting with the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region in March, featuring candidates in the April 2023 Colorado Springs City Election.

Forum Emcee: Shelly Roehrs, Spokesperson for LWVPPR

Moderators:

• Chuck Montoya, CO Latinos Vote
• Mike Williams, Citizens Project 

Candidates present were:

Glenn Carlson

https://electglenncarlson.com/

Chineta Davis

Katherine Gayle

http://katherinegaylecouncil.com/

Gordon Klingenschmitt

https://www.gordonforcolorado.com/

Name: David Leinweber

https://leinweber4cos.com/

Roland Rainey, Jr.

http://rolandrainey.com/

Brian Risley

https://www.brianrisleyforcos.com/

These candidates did not attend:

Lynette Crow-Iverson

https://www.lynette2023.com/

Jaymen Johnson

https://sites.google.com/view/johnsonforcitycouncil/jaymen-johnson-4-city-council/

Jane Northrup Glenn

https://www.janenorthrupglenn.com/

Jay Inman

https://jayinmanforcouncil.com/

Links to this entire forum series:

March 9 At-Large City Council Candidates Forum

https://www.youtube.com/live/uv5H-5eK0Aw?feature=share

March 13 Mayoral Candidates Forum

https://www.youtube.com/live/jTVasDmv0NI?feature=share

March 16 District 3 Candidates Forum

https://www.youtube.com/live/PhH9UFKLCsc?feature=share

March 18 Mayoral Candidates Forum

https://www.youtube.com/live/rtRTPWv3pfM?feature=share

March 21 At-Large City Council Candidates Forum

https://www.youtube.com/live/renkiGWLZe8?feature=share

Thanks to these sponsors for helping make these forums possible:

Black & Latino Leadership Coalition