Christopher Mitchell

 1. “Brass Tacks” communication and problem solving style.   I deal with life, politics, and relationships in terms of  objectivity, practicality,  and resolve.

2. Resident-Centric perspective on service in Government. Enough of standard issue career politicians making empty promises and not delivering practical solutions. Time for a change.

3. Fiscal responsibility and accountability in Government

4. Advocate for Colorado Springs Public Safety

5.  Self-devised, pro-resident, anti-developer, and conservationist growth policies called "Graduated Growth Planning."  Colorado Springs should champion, coordinate, and implement  "Graduated Growth Planning" across essential City Departments to achieve  and maintain equilibrium in City growth dynamics.   Colorado Springs City Planning  should diligently to countermand,  dismantle,  and sunset the ill-conceived ReToolCOS and PlanCOS initiatives.

6. "Clean City" policies addressing trash cleanup, homeless populations, and gang violence (urban warfare). 

7. Open Space Conservation and Community Park Development  
The overarching problem for funding the Park System is an imbalance  between the initial capital investments made in the Parks System and the  long-term maintenance costs.   To solve this problem, I  believe design plans for new parks curtailed to reduce initial capital  investment costs and shift some funding to the long-term maintenance  costs of the Parks System.   Economically,  such an initiative will  balance initial capital investment costs with long-term maintenance  costs.   In addition, increasing the Parks System budget through the  General Fund is paramount.  As a resident of Colorado Springs, I  advocate for the Parks System and the conservation of open space.  

➡ Independent Recovery Volunteer - Waldo Canyon Fire 07/2012 – 06/2013

Provided independent volunteer engineering and logistical services to the residents of the Mountain Shadows Community following the Waldo Canyon Fire.

➡ Colorado Springs Together Volunteer - Waldo Canyon Fire 08/2012 – 05/2013

Supported operations of non-profit organization for debris removal, public safety, and home rebuilding efforts following the Waldo Canyon Fire.

➡ Independent Community Advocate for the City of Colorado Springs 06/27/2012 – present

Championing Health and Wellness, Patriotism, Public Safety, Open Space Conservation, and Community Involvement in order to make

Colorado Springs a World Class City of the Future.