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Yemi Mobolade, a Nigerian immigrant, is the first Black man elected to lead Colorado Springs. He discussed his new role, his faith and getting ready to hit the ground running.
Second-place winner Wayne Williams, who already had the support of outgoing mayor John Suthers, announced Thursday that more than half of the sitting city council supports him.
Since no single mayoral candidate received more than 50 percent of the vote, the city is expecting to hold a runoff election in May with the top two candidates. The difference between Wayne Williams and Sallie Clark is 1,546 votes.
The race is nonpartisan, and the ballot includes familiar names, along with political newcomers. Here's what they have to say about one of the most talked about issues: crime and public safety.
The city of Colorado Springs is starting the new year with a number of major proposals aimed at keeping up with rapid growth, like zoning codes and land annexations.