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Councilman Donaldson calls for investigation into mayor after testimony in hate‑crime hoax trial
Summary
Councilman Donelson publicly called for an investigation into Mayor Mobalati following allegations raised during the recent hate‑crime hoax trial, citing FBI testimony about alleged false statements and communications with a convicted individual; no formal referral was recorded at the work session.
During council member reports at the Colorado Springs City Council work session, Councilman Donelson read a statement calling for an investigation into allegations about Mayor Mobalati’s conduct that were raised during the recently concluded hate‑crime hoax trial.
The matter is newsworthy because allegations of official misconduct, if substantiated, could prompt formal inquiries or ethics processes and affect public trust in city leadership.
Councilman Donelson stated: “During the hate crime hoax trial, which concluded last Friday, serious accusations were made regarding Mayor Mobalati's knowledge of and involvement in the hoax. Also, questionable actions by the mayor were revealed during FBI testimony. These include making false statements to the FBI. Communicating with Mr. Bernard, who was convicted at the trial before and after the hoax. And changing his cell phone the day after the hoax. I call for an investigation into these accusations and actions. The citizens of Colorado Springs deserve answers to the mayor's involvement.”
Donelson’s remarks were delivered as part of the council member reports section of the meeting; no formal motion, referral to city legal counsel, or council vote to open an investigation was recorded during the session. The council proceeded to other business following the statement.
No additional documentary evidence or staff reports were presented in the work session record. The council did not vote to refer the matter to an investigator or to place it on a subsequent agenda during the meeting.
