🌱 Tom Strand Announces Candidacy For Mayor + 2 Weekend Shootings

Welcome back, Colorado Springs! I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

First, today's weather:

A couple of afternoon showers. High: 67 Low: 41.

Here are the top three stories in Colorado Springs today:

1. Colorado Springs City Council President Tom Strand has announced his candidacy for Colorado Springs mayor. Strand has made public safety the cornerstone of his campaign. He also plans to update the city's wildfire evacuation plan, hire additional police officers, and build two new fire stations. The mayor position will be open since current Mayor John Suthers is term-limited. (Colorado Springs Gazette)
2. Are you in the market for a new job or simply thinking about switching careers? Patch, with the assistance of ZipRecruiter, has compiled a list of the best Colorado Springs area employers hiring for open positions. Click the link for the full list that includes part-time, full-time, and seasonal positions. (Colorado Springs Patch)
3. Two weekend shootings have left one man dead and six others with injuries in Colorado Springs. The first shooting happened at Babilonia Bar Friday night. The second shooting occurred in the 3800 block of East Pikes Avenue on Saturday morning and resulted in one man dying. The Colorado Springs Police Department is asking anyone with information about either shooting to come forward. (KRDO)

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Today in Colorado Springs:

• Storytime At Rockrimmon Branch Library (9:00 AM)
• Senior Chats At Rockrimmon Branch Library (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• History Colorado shared an interview conducted with Theo Wilson from the series "I Was There." Click for the full interview. (Instagram)
• The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder's Office reported that it has completed a public Logic and Accuracy (L&A) test on all ballot counting equipment that will be used for the 2022 Primary Election. Learn more in the County's press release. (Press Release Desk)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing assistant at Lightning Media Partners. She is a self-professed logophile who is currently pursuing her master’s degree in library science. Outside of work, you can find Helen constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.