Mayor's Office

Colorado Springs will be a safe, economically prosperous, culturally rich, welcoming, and vibrant world-class American City on a hill that shines brightly. 

Safe 

Create an environment where all residents and visitors feel safe, and secure and are protected from various threats, including crime, natural disasters, and other safety concerns. 

Economically Prosperous 

Enhance quality of life for residents and future generations through adequate infrastructure, enterprise and innovation, employment opportunities, and a flexible and adaptable workforce. 

Culturally Rich 

Celebrate the city’s cultural identity and diversity of its residents and foster an environment where various cultural heritages can flourish. 

Welcoming

Create a sense of belonging where all individuals feel welcome, valued, and empowered to participate in the community, and ensure that no one feels marginalized or excluded due to their identity or circumstances. 

Transparent 

Build trust with residents.  

Foster Accountability, promote open and good governance. Take responsibility for actions, discourage conflicts of interest, and empower residents to participate actively in democratic processes. 

Proactive 

Act with a forward-thinking mindset and engage in strategic doing to address challenges, opportunities, and needs before they become urgent or critical. 

Adapt, embrace, innovate, and collaborate with various stakeholders to improve services, governance, and overall well-being of our residents now and in the future. 

Approachable 

Be accessible, open, and welcoming to all, regardless of education level, status, or background, ensuring information is easily accessible to all residents. 

Foster an environment where residents feel empowered to engage with their government officials, participate in decision-making processes, and contribute to shaping policies that affect their lives.