Mayor Mobalade announces four-year plan: safer streets, advanced tech, and stronger community [Video]

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) -Friday, Mayor Yemi Mobalade announced a four-year strategic plan aimed at enhancing the community throughout Colorado Springs. One focus of the plan, infrastructure, emphasizes upgrades to streets, parks, and walkways, ensuring they evolve with the city’s growth without straining municipal finances.

Important parts of the plan are to improve public transportation and make places like parks and streets easier for people with disabilities to use.

During the announcement, Mayor Mobalade also announced a forthcoming city-wide satisfaction survey. While still in development, the survey aims to engage residents in the ongoing planning process, encouraging them to voice their experiences and expectations as the city expands.

In the realm of public safety, city leaders discussed the current use of drones by the police department and the potential for technological advancements to further enhance their effectiveness.

“Drones allow us to assess dangerous situations from a safe distance,” said Colorado …