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Wednesday, April 24, 2013  The new city council is already making its mark undoing a move by the previous council and delaying a solar garden expansion.

Thursday, December 08, 2011  Colorado Springs Mayor Steve Bach announced Wednesday afternoon the creation of several new positions, one of which will be filled by former mayoral run-off opponent Richard Skorman.

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.

Thursday, May 05, 2011  It was originally believed that the anonymous email which asks you to vote for Richard Skorman was sent by city officials, violating the Fair Campaign Practices Act.

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.

Tuesday, April 05, 2011  Colorado Springs mayoral candidates Richard Skorman and Steve Bach were within a few percentage points of each other at the top of the mayoral leaderboard and will now face each other in a run-off May 17.

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.

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

Wednesday, March 02, 2011  It was a packed house at the Fine Arts Center Tuesday night as more than 400 local business leaders came out to hear the strong mayor candidates answer a series of business related questions.

Friday, February 18, 2011  The city of Colorado Springs used to operate with an appointed city manager, but last November, Colorado Springs voters approved the creation of a "strong mayor."

Wednesday, January 05, 2011  Early Wednesday afternoon Steve Bach announced his intentions to run for strong mayor, bringing the total number of candidates up to seven.