2025 Address
Halftime Report
Mayor Yemi Mobolade delivered his annual State of the City address on Thursday, September 25 at an event hosted by the Colorado Springs Chamber & Economic Development Corporation and presented by Underline.
Watch the 2025 State of the City
In his speech, Mayor Yemi reflected on the significant accomplishments achieved over the past year and outline his strategic plan to address the challenges that lie ahead as he approaches the midpoint of his term as the 42nd Mayor of Colorado Springs. A few of these accomplishments are outlined below.
Public Safety
- Historic police staffing: Over 250 officers hired since June 2023; CSPD reached more than 800 officers for the first time in history earlier this year.
- Reduced crime: Homicides down 20%, motor vehicle theft down 41%, and overall property crime down 16%.
- Emergency response improvements: 911 call center is at its highest staffing level since 2018.
- Fire service milestones: Ribbon-cutting for Fire Station 24; expanded whole blood program that has saved more than 80 lives since it launched.
- Wildfire mitigation: Approximately 1,900 acres treated to reduce wildfire risk, and 3,400 homes engaged in neighborhood chipping.
Infrastructure
- Potholes repaired: Over 94,000 in 2024; 52,000+ repaired so far in 2025, and an additional 12 new pothole crew members hired in the last month.
- 2C Road Program: $820 million in repaving investment, approved by 73% of voters.
- Airport upgrades: New direct flights, modern concourse, and a new international terminal designation.
- Park investments: Completion of three segments of the Legacy Loop; Grey Hawk Park under construction; accessibility and safety improvements at Garden of the Gods.
Housing and Homelessness
- 7,500 single family homes permitted/constructed since Mayor took office.
- 1,700 new affordable units opened or underway in the last year.
- Expanded enforcement and outreach: More than 1,100 encampments cleared; services provided to 3,000 individuals through the Fire Department’s Homeless Outreach Program.
- Winter shelter expansion preparations underway.
Economic Vitality
- $4.7 billion in new construction value since June 2023.
- 25.5 million visitors spent $3.1 billion in 2024.
- 16 economic development agreements secured since June 2023, projected to bring 2,700 new jobs and $69 million in new city revenue.
- Small business support: $2.1 million in Thrive loans; 5,000 users of Permit Partner; 450 businesses visited through Small Business Walks.
- Peak Innovation Park: $222 million infrastructure agreement unlocking $1.3 billion in capital investment and 1,000 jobs.
Community Activation
- Cleanup efforts in 2025: 9 million pounds of trash removed; 10,000+ miles of medians and streets cleaned.
- Mental health wins: Pikes Peak Rising collaboration; 18% drop in suicide deaths; 60% decline in youth suicides.
- New initiatives: Keep It Clean COS community campaign, Pikes Peak Rising Business Collective, and expanded 988 mental health access.