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Thursday, March 28, 2013  In a press release from the City, it was announced that Earle will no longer serve as Aviation Director

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

Wednesday, April 20, 2011  The new city council was sworn in Tuesday afternoon during a ceremony at the Pioneers Museum.

Wednesday, November 03, 2010  Under the new form of government, the city mayor will essentially have city manager responsibilities, carrying out day-to-day operations.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010  Colorado Springs Mayor Lionel Rivera said he now thinks the Proposition 300 initiative needs work, after originally saying he backed the idea of a strong mayor form of government.

Thursday, July 01, 2010  The mayor of Colorado Springs is proposing a three-year timeout from the Taxpayers Bill or Rights.

Wednesday, June 30, 2010  Colorado Springs mayor Lionel Rivera makes his final state of the city address.

Wednesday, May 12, 2010  Mayor Lionel Rivera asked council members Monday if he should sign a letter asking Colorado lawmakers to support the bill. Only two members said 'yes.'

Monday, April 12, 2010  It has been a hot topic of debate recently: Should the City of Colorado Springs switch to a "Strong-Mayor" form of government? On Monday Mayor Lionel Rivera weighed in on the discussion.

Monday, April 05, 2010  “We are thrilled with this generous grant that will allow us to continue to reach out to our youth through sports and other activities,” said Mayor Lionel Rivera. “We are grateful to the USOC and the participating NGBs and know this is just the start of a long and fruitful partnership that will benefit the local community for decades to come.”

Thursday, March 25, 2010  Colorado Springs City Council has announced who will become interim city manager.

Thursday, March 25, 2010  Steve Cox is a Colorado Springs native and has spent 29 years with the City of Colorado Springs Fire Department, sworn in as Colorado Springs fire chief on Oct. 11, 2008.

Sunday, March 21, 2010  It was an explosion to many residents after hearing there will be no firework show on the 4th of July this year at Memorial Park.

Tuesday, March 02, 2010  Some people are suggesting the Springs should switch to what’s called the "strong mayor" form of government.

Monday, January 04, 2010  Jeff Litchfield, City Auditor for the City of Colorado Springs, notified City Council members of his decision to resign his position effective Feb. 3, 2010.  Litchfield has accepted the position of assistant finance director with the City of Tacoma, WA.