THE ISSUES THAT MATTER
Common Sense Solutions for Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs deserves leadership that focuses on public safety, accountability, responsible growth, and real results for the people who live here.
OUR CITY
Colorado Springs Is at a Turning Point
Colorado Springs is growing rapidly, but too many residents feel like the city is falling behind on the things that matter most.
Families are dealing with rising housing costs. Roads and infrastructure are struggling to keep pace. Public safety resources are stretched thin. Homelessness continues to impact neighborhoods, businesses, and public spaces.
People are not asking for perfection. They are asking for leadership that listens, takes responsibility, and focuses on practical solutions instead of political talking points.
That is what this campaign is about.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Safe Communities Come First
Public safety should never feel uncertain.
As Colorado Springs continues to grow, police, fire, emergency response, and infrastructure must grow with it. Families should feel confident that when they need help, the system will respond quickly and effectively.
Tig believes leadership starts with protecting the people who call this city home.
That means:
★ supporting law enforcement and first responders
★ improving emergency response readiness
★ addressing repeat problem areas
★ strengthening wildfire preparedness
★ increasing accountability and transparency
Public safety is not optional. It is one of the most important responsibilities of city leadership.
HOUSING & GROWTH
Growth Must Be Managed Responsibly
Colorado Springs is growing quickly, and growth itself is not the problem.
The problem is when infrastructure, roads, services, and housing fail to keep pace with that growth.
Too many working families feel like home ownership is becoming harder to reach while traffic, delays, and rising costs continue to increase.
Tig believes Colorado Springs needs:
★ smarter long-term planning
★ responsible infrastructure expansion
★ housing solutions that support working families
★ reduced delays and unnecessary costs
★ leadership focused on sustainable growth
Growth should improve the city for the people already living here — not leave them behind.
HOMELESSNESS
Compassion and Accountability Must Work Together
Homelessness continues to impact neighborhoods, businesses, parks, and public spaces across Colorado Springs.
People want to help those who genuinely need support, but they also expect safe and clean public spaces for families, residents, and local businesses.
Tig believes real solutions require both compassion and accountability.
That means:
★ helping people move toward stability
★ reducing repeat public safety issues
★ improving coordination and accountability
★ protecting neighborhoods and businesses
★ focusing on measurable outcomes instead of endless cycles
Colorado Springs deserves leadership willing to address the issue directly and responsibly.
ACCOUNTABILITY
Leadership Starts With Accountability
Residents deserve to know where their tax dollars are going and what results they are getting in return.
Too often, spending increases while the same problems continue year after year.
Tig believes city leadership should be transparent, accountable, and focused on measurable results.
That means:
★ clearer communication with residents
★ responsible budgeting
★ reducing wasteful spending
★ focusing on essential city services
★ making government more transparent and responsive
Leadership is about taking responsibility and delivering results people can actually see in their daily lives.
LEADERSHIP MATTERS
Colorado Springs Deserves Leadership People Can Trust
This campaign is not about political games or empty promises. It is about bringing common sense leadership back to City Hall.
Colorado Springs deserves leadership that tells the truth, listens to residents, and takes responsibility.
Tig believes this city can be safer, stronger, more accountable, and better prepared for the future.
And he is ready to serve.
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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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