COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — Friday, Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade outlined his 2026 priorities, calling for a focus on the fundamentals of city government.
The mayor says his administration will concentrate on several action items this year, which include the following:
- faster emergency response times
- better street maintenance
- safer roads
Mayor Mobolade says the city made progress in 2025, improving response times for high-priority emergencies from 15 to 11 minutes. He also highlighted plans to expand the "Keep it Clean and Safe" initiative, addressing homelessness in key business districts.
"With limited resources, we must stay focused on what matters most, and I'm calling this the fundamentals of city government," said Mayor Mobolade. "The fundamentals of city government are not glamorous, but they are essential. And at the very top of that list is public safety that is reliable, responsive and trusted."
The mayor also emphasized economic development at Peak Innovation Park.
A groundbreaking there celebrated more than 250,000 square feet of new office space.
News5 also asked Mayor Mobolade who he thought would win the AFC Championship game between the New England Patriots and Denver Broncos. You can watch his prediction, and how the cold temperatures will play a factor below:
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