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Wednesday, February 08, 2012  Mayor Steve Bach is in the hot seat after the executive director of Homeward Pikes Peak sent an email that said he's, "frustrated at being kept at arm's length."

Thursday, January 19, 2012  For the first time since he took office last summer, Colorado Springs Mayor Steve Bach met with members of city council to address their concerns.

Thursday, December 15, 2011  The growing pains continue for Strong Mayor Steve Bach and city council. Wednesday Bach outlined the items he is vetoing in the 2012 proposed budget. Council approved by the budget ordinance Tuesday with a 7-2 vote.

Friday, July 01, 2011  The outlook for Colorado Springs is good, but it won't stay that way without some changes, Mayor Steve Bach saidat his first State of the City address.

Wednesday, June 08, 2011  Tuesday was a historic day for Colorado Springs, as the city's first strong mayor was sworn into office.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011  Colorado Springs residents have unofficially elected Steve Bach as their first strong mayor.

Tuesday, May 17, 2011  Colorado Springs strong mayor finalists Steve Bach and Richard Skorman sit down with Joe Cole for their final interview before the run-off election Tuesday.

Tuesday, May 10, 2011  Steve Bach and Richard Skorman square-off in the final mayoral forum before next week's mayor election.

Tuesday, May 03, 2011  The decision on who will be Colorado Springs' first strong mayor is just three weeks away, which means the last two remaining candidates aren't holding anything back.

Wednesday, April 06, 2011  The initial election process cost the city $480,000, and this election will cost the city the same amount. The money will come from the city's General Fund.

Wednesday, March 30, 2011  Colorado Springs mayoral candidates have been campaigning for months trying to be the first "Strong Mayor," but once the ballots are turned-in and counted on April 5, the long list of candidates could push us into a run-off election.

Wednesday, March 23, 2011  It's getting down to the wire for the strong mayor candidates, each one still trying to prove they are the best representative for the city.

Thursday, March 17, 2011  The ballot deadline for one of the bigeest municipal elections Colorado Springs history is less than a month away.  Wednesday night, mayoral and council candidates made their last big push for local votes at an election forum.

Wednesday, March 16, 2011  The chance for voters to choose who will be the city's first strong mayor is finally here.

Wednesday, March 09, 2011  The 2011 election is drawing near, and some are calling this election the most important in Colorado Springs' history.