Common Sense Leadership for Colorado Springs
A decorated Marine and proven leader who understands accountability, pressure, and service — not politics as usual.
Marine Veteran • Benghazi Annex Security • Father • Colorado Springs Resident
WHO TIG IS
Not a Politician. A Leader.
My name is John “Tig” Tiegen. I’m a husband, a father, a Marine, and a proud resident of Colorado Springs.
Most people know my name from Benghazi and the story told in 13 Hours. But that chapter of my life is not why I’m running for mayor.
What those experiences gave me was a deep understanding of leadership under pressure — where excuses don’t matter, accountability matters, and the decisions you make have real consequences.
That mindset never left me.
Leadership is not about headlines, image, or political games. It’s about doing the hard job in front of you, making decisions when it counts, and standing firm when others won’t.
That’s the standard I believe Colorado Springs deserves.
WHAT NEEDS TO CHANGE
The Issues Facing Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs is growing fast — but too many families feel like the city is falling behind on the things that matter most.
Public Safety
Families should feel safe in their neighborhoods and confident that emergency services will respond when they’re needed most. Tig supports stronger accountability, better preparedness, and real investment in public safety infrastructure.
Housing & Responsible Growth
Growth without planning creates problems for working families. Tig believes housing, roads, infrastructure, and public services must grow together — with common sense and long-term planning.
Homelessness & Community Safety
Colorado Springs needs real solutions that help people move forward while protecting neighborhoods, businesses, and public spaces. Compassion and accountability must work together.
Accountability & City Leadership
People deserve to know where their tax dollars are going and what results they’re getting in return. Tig believes leadership starts with accountability, transparency, and telling the truth.
BUILT TO SERVE
Leadership Built on Service
Colorado Springs is home to veterans, families, small business owners, first responders, and hardworking people who expect their city government to work.
This campaign is about bringing leadership back to City Hall that is steady, accountable, and willing to make hard decisions when they matter.
Not political theater. Not empty promises.
Real leadership. Real responsibility. Real results.
Support the Movement for Colorado Springs
STRONGER TOGETHER
This City Is Worth Fighting For
Colorado Springs is more than a place on a map.
It’s where families are building their future.
Where veterans continue serving their communities.
Where small businesses take risks and create opportunity.
Where people want safe neighborhoods, honest leadership, and a city they can be proud of.
Tig believes Colorado Springs deserves leadership grounded in service, integrity, and common sense.
“If something is broken, fix it. If money is being wasted, stop it.”
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About
John “Tig” Tiegen is a Marine veteran, leader, and proud Colorado Springs resident running for mayor to bring accountability, common sense, and real leadership back to City Hall.
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