Dave Donelson Mayor for the People

10/19/2026

Beautiful morning for a run on the Santa Fe Trail while the sun rises! First run since the Pikes Peak Marathon & Ascent. Time to start training for the next one!

10/19/2026

I had the privilege to be one of the first group of seven to toll the bell. Before I tolled the bell I called out the name of SFC Chuck Chalfant who I served on a team with in A/2/10 SFG(A) in the late 1990s. Chuck recently passed away and there will be a Celebration of Life honoring him this weekend.

10/17/2026

My brief statement to FOX21 after today’s State of the City address by the mayor.

10/17/2026

My brief statement to Fox21 after today's State of the City address by the mayor.

10/17/2026

Please see my comments about today's State of the City address by the mayor. My main point is at the end of the video report. My complete statement is at the bottom or the written report.

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade delivered his 2026 State of the City address, focusing on public safety developments and municipal affordability efforts. The address comes…

10/16/2026

Perhaps the best part of the State of the City! What a beautiful voice!

10/16/2026

Perhaps the best part of today's State of the City! What a beautiful voice!

10/15/2026

I sent this to the media today:

"An official announcement of my candidacy will be released in the next few weeks. Because of the interest by media in the name change of my page from "Dave Donelson for City Council District 1" to "Dave Donelson Mayor for the People" I am releasing this brief statement.

As a Colorado Springs City Councilman, over the last five and a half years I have earned the reputation of being the councilman who actually listens to the citizens. I have become known for integrity, transparency, and fighting for the interests of our citizens, their neighborhoods and businesses.

Now we need a mayor who has those values. This current City Councilman, father, recent grandfather, and former Green beret looks forward to working for the citizens of Colorado Springs as their Mayor for the People!"

My council campaign website at davedonelson.org will soon become our mayoral campaign website - but it can be used now to donate to our mayoral campaign or offer support! Thank you!

10/15/2026

I attended the Air Force Athletics Leadership Series Lunch today. The panel was made up of USAFA Head Football Coach Troy Calhoun, Megan Leatham, President and CEO of Colorado Springs Sports Corp, And Dr. Matt McGahey, Chief Revenue Officer AFFAC. Coach Calhoun's philosophy is that "Integrity is nonnegotiable", and when you look at a potential team member's past there can't be any "blips". Good advice in selecting a mayor also!

10/13/2026

“See a Cop? THANK A COP!”
When you are downtown at the intersection of Pikes Peak and Wahsatch look up at the southwest corner and you will see the billboard I sponsored. I won’t say how much it cost - but it took two months of City Council pay! You will see these signs - with the sponsors name on it throughout the city in October. My brother is a retired police sergeant and my father was a USAF Security Forces Master Sergeant - so service in law enforcement is a tradition in my family. Thanks to Tim Leigh for organizing this campaign to show our appreciation to our law enforcement officers!