COLORADO SPRINGS, CO — Ken Casey was officially sworn in this morning as the newest Colorado Springs City Council member for District 2.
Casey replaces Tom Bailey, who resigned, and will finish Bailey's term.
During the council’s nomination session, Casey told the council that his administrative background makes him the best candidate.
The Army veteran works for the U.S. Department of the Interior and served as a commissioner on the Colorado Springs Planning Commission.
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