Yemi Mobolade
Coverage of Yemi Mobolade in the Nexus archive.
- City council gives final approval to ethics change for city vehicle use
Colorado Springs City Council approved a policy banning the mayor and council members from using city-owned vehicles for personal use, overriding a prior mayor's policy that allowed reimbursement for such use. The decision followed an audit revealing a mayor's wife drove a city vehicle for 150 miles over two months and the mayor admitted to using a city car for a personal trip. The new policy also prohibits city-funded security from accompanying officials on non-safety-related personal errands.
- City of Colorado Springs repairs over 16,000 potholes; over 30,000 requests received
The City of Colorado Springs repaired 16,400 potholes during a five-week repair surge, averaging 700 repairs per day. Mayor Yemi Mobolade and Public Works manager Clint Brown announced the initiative, which saw over 30,000 resident requests for repairs, including 4,900 pothole-specific reports through the GoCOS platform.
- Fireworks displays canceled across Colorado Springs due to critical fire danger
The City of Colorado Springs canceled all permitted Independence Day fireworks displays due to critical fire danger caused by ongoing wildfires and dry vegetation. The decision was made by city officials, including Mayor Yemi Mobolade, the Colorado Springs Fire Department, and public safety partners, citing risks similar to those before the Waldo Canyon Fire. Public safety remains a priority amid anticipated red flag conditions and thunderstorms.
- Colorado Springs boosts Fourth of July enforcement amid high fire danger conditions
Colorado Springs is increasing police and fireworks enforcement for the Fourth of July due to high fire danger and the nearby Aspen Acres Fire. Officials and residents express concern, while professional fireworks displays are scheduled with safety protocols in place.
- Audit: Colorado Springs mayor had city staff watch kids during work hours
An audit found that Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade had city staff supervise his children during work hours and at city events. Seven employees reported watching the mayor's children without pay, with one noting an unspoken expectation to continue. The audit also cited personal use of city vehicles, prompting policy updates.
- Colorado Springs city leaders respond to lawsuit claiming April elections cause racial disparity
A lawsuit filed by voter advocacy groups challenges Colorado Springs' April city elections, alleging they create racial disparities in voter turnout. The groups argue off-cycle elections disproportionately suppress Black and Hispanic voter participation, violating the Colorado Voting Rights Act. City leaders, including Mayor Yemi Mobolade, defend the city's right to hold off-cycle elections under home rule governance.