The purpose of this site is to share my ideas concerning the City of Manitou Springs, its residents and visitors, and our collective future. I serve as the Mayor of Manitou Springs, but the thoughts expressed on this site do not represent any official position of the city, City Council, staff, or our board and commissions. The ideas and opinions expressed here are those of a private citizen who happens to be Mayor. I’m responsible for this site; no public money or public resources are used to prepare or maintain this site. (You’ll see that I may refer to city sites for more detail. These are paid with tax dollars but you will be able to figure them out and you can get there without my blog.)
An elected official routinely needs to take positions on matters. The reader needs to realize that my comments are tempered with specific perspectives, often with definite goals. You may share my opinions, or you may not. That is your right, but it is also your obligation to get as much information as possible and come to your own conclusions.
Citizen involvement is fundamental, both in government and, more generally, in the day-to-day life of the community. Being informed is critical, being involved is helpful, being thoughtful is essential.
Thanks for your time.
John Graham
Manitou Springs Mayor's Thoughts 