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Council issues Juneteenth, elder‑abuse and western‑wear proclamations; honors long‑serving police staff and approves appointments
Summary
At its June 10 meeting the Colorado Springs City Council issued proclamations for Juneteenth, Western Wear Days and Elder Abuse Awareness Day, honored two long‑serving city employees from the police department and approved appointments to the LARC advisory committee; several residents raised longstanding code‑enforcement and homelessness concerns during citizens discussion.
The Colorado Springs City Council used its June 10 meeting to issue multiple proclamations, recognize long‑service city employees and approve committee appointments.
Councilman Rainey introduced a joint Juneteenth Freedom Day proclamation read by Chief of Staff Jamie Fables that commemorated the June 19 federal holiday and celebrated the contribution of local African American organizations. Speakers from the Pikes Peak Diversity Council and the NAACP described Juneteenth activities across El Paso County, including events at the Antlers, Fountain Valley YMCA and the Citadel on June 19.
Councilwoman Brandy Williams read a resolution recognizing Western Wear Days on June 18, July 5 and July 8–12 and highlighted the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo schedule and related events. Representatives from the Pikes Peak Range Riders and the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo described decades‑long volunteer support, national competitors, prize money and free parking/shuttle plans for the July rodeo performances.
The council also read a resolution recognizing June 15 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and invited representatives from Adult Protective Services (APS) and the Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging to describe APS investigations and ombudsman services. APS staff said caseworkers have investigated more than 1,000 cases of various elder mistreatment and urged residents to report suspicions to APS at (719) 444‑5755 or adultreportingaps@elpasoco.com.
Commander Shannon Snuggs of the Colorado Springs Police Department introduced a resolution honoring Maria Montoya for 31 years of service; Montoya thanked the council. Police Commander Patrick David introduced a separate resolution honoring James Keller for 36 years in evidence and impound operations; Keller also addressed the council. Both resolutions were adopted unanimously.
Council approved several appointments to boards and commissions (Jenna Hill and Gus Krim as at‑large members and Curtis Bova as hotel/motel representative on the LARC advisory committee) and took a short recess before public hearings.
During Citizens Discussion residents raised several unrelated items: Dale Brunet presented a book on local entrepreneurs; Lorraine Nels of Old Colorado City urged stronger code enforcement and alleged slow police response and a persistent nuisance property; David Tone spoke about the anniversary of the Black Forest wildfire; and Carla Powers urged a different appointment approach for the Pikes Peak Library District liaison. Council members pledged staff follow‑up on code enforcement and homelessness concerns.
The council adjourned after the scheduled items and follow‑up commitments.
