This week's episode captures a City Council recap, a break down of sales tax with the January and February reports from 2025, updates about HB11-47 and SB62 at the state legislature and a preview of this week's event with the City of Pueblo. Mayor Graham will host a townhall Tuesday, April 15 at 5:45 at Rawlings Library. Pueblo Memorial Airport hosts a ribbon cutting with new air provider Denver Air Connection on Wednesday, April 16 at 10:30am. The Public Utilities Commission hosts a comment session for Just Transitions on Thursday, April 17 from 4-6 at CSU Pueblo Hoag Hall. 

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This week Mayor Graham discusses legislation, the five guiding strategies of affordable housing along with the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds survey currently being distributed, questions from listeners and an update from Pueblo City Council Work Session. Don't forget submit a question or topic for the podcast by emailing [email protected]. 

This week's episode covers an exciting update about Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) funding, a legislative update regarding HB25-1147, clean up efforts across the City of Pueblo and a look into a typical week with Mayor of Pueblo Heather Graham. Have questions or want to suggest a topic? Email [email protected] so you can have your questions answered on the podcast.

This week's episode of The Mayor's Mixtape gives follow up to the permitting process with the City of Pueblo for economic development, which was discussed at the Work Session with City Council. Additionally, Mayor Graham gave an update to the three officers injured in the shooting last week. Pueblo Memorial Airport announced a new air provider with Denver Air Connection and recently received "Best in Colorado" for an asphalt paving project. Mayor Heather Graham also discussed the "Graham Grocery Tax" and how to generate revenue for the City of Pueblo with the budget deficit to fund City services. Lastly, Mayor Graham answers questions from the listens.

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Mayor Graham is back with a recap of City Council Work Session with updates about increased Pueblo Police Department patrols in the downtown area along with presentations from Sheriff Lucero, Pueblo Urban Renewal Authority and Pueblo County Historical Society and Heritage Museum. Hear about legislative updates, upcoming informational town halls related to Ballot Measure 2A, the newly launched Pueblo 1,000 initiative from Safeside Recovery and #LuckyToLiveInPueblo.

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City of Pueblo's Franchise Agreement with Black Hills Energy and Ballot Initiative 2A

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Mayor's Mixtape Episode 3 Mayor Heather Graham discusses a variety of topics. She gave an update about the HARP Boathouse and Channel Expansion. Where does the money come from and how is this good use of public funds? Mayor Graham covered the City Council meeting from March 10 and the purchase of the former Professional Bull Riders building on the Riverwalk along with the theft from merchant ordinance. She also takes questions from the public and answers whether she is for or against Daylight Saving Time. Another hot topic includes the current mayoral recall petitions.

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This week's episode is a follow up edition of next steps for State legislation with HB25-1147, a breakdown of the City's stance with state politics, answering questions regarding Black Hills Energy and more information about the City Council Work Session from March 3. Mayor Graham explains how citizens can get involved with testifying, why it is important and the effort made City-wide along with other community partners to impact legislative decisions in Denver. 

Additionally, Mayor Graham breaks down financing options, budget options and how the City of Pueblo manages large purchases amidst questions for the future of the General Fund. Learn about Certificates of Participation (COPs) and what that means for financing of purchases and what that does with the City's budget.

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Episode one is an introduction to the Mayor’s Mixtape Podcast. Mayor Heather Graham covers legislative issues such as HB25-1147 and the impact to the City of Pueblo in Pueblo Municipal Court, to local business owners and crime throughout the community. She shares background information on the upcoming ordinance before Pueblo City Council regarding merchant theft and how the threshold from $300 to $100 property value can deter crime. 

Mayor Graham also explains the franchise fee, ballot measure and feasibility study for the Black Hills Energy off ramp discussion. Finally, Mayor Graham shares the behind-the-scenes success of the Leonardo da Vinci Museum of North America making its permanent home in Pueblo and how it came to be with the Economic Development Commission.