The Mayor's Mixtape

In this episode, Mayor Graham covers the City Council work retreat presentation. Mayor Graham presented budget concerns and future projections with the Director of Finance, Director of HR and the City Attorney. Mayor Graham gives some insight to 2027 projected budget, what it means for this year and what planning looks like to support reducing spending and increasing revenue for the City's bu...

Episode 49 of the Mayor's Mixtape covers the City Council meeting from Monday, February 23. Mayor Graham talks about the new appointment of a new HR Director, contracts with HSPPR and Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment, and a grant award for new lighting at Benedict Park. Plus what does change to half cent sales tax criteria ordinance mean?  Thanks for listening to the podcast...

Episode 48 of the Mayor's Mixtape podcast features District 1 City Councilor Dianne Danti. She shares why she wanted to get involved with local politics, what her goals are for 2026 and for her four year term, and what she loves about Pueblo.    Don't forget about the upcoming Building Back Bessemer Town Hall on Thursday, February 19 from 6-8pm at the Steelworks Center of the West, plus...

Episode 47 of the Mayor's Mixtape, Mayor Graham hosts Lynn Clark, the Executive Director of the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo. Find out about the fourth phase Channel Extension and Boathouse project, what's included in the build out, why it's important and how the community asset can be utilized when it's open. Also Pueblo Riverwalk recently was notified as a finalist f...

Mayor Heather Graham hosts At-Large City Councilor Brett Boston on the 46th episode of the Mayor's Mixtape. Councilor Boston shares why he chose to get involved with politics, what it's like to be the youngest elected City official and why he values his Boards and Commissions seats while serving on Council. Learn about his goals for the future and how Mayor Graham and City Council intend...

Mayor's Mixtape episode 45 includes a recap of the Pueblo City Council meeting from January 26 along with the anticipated private unit plan for transitional housing offered at The Pueblo Shelter. Don't forget the State of the City event is Tuesday, February 3, 2026 from 4:30-6:30 at the Pueblo Convention Center, open to the public. Please join us!

This week Mayor Graham is back on the Mayor’s Mixtape with a City Council recap. City Council voted Mark Aliff as President, Roger Gomez as Vice President and Selena Ruiz-Gomez is the Work Session Chair. Mayor Graham discusses the Building Back Bessemer initiative. This week Council approved a contract award for the clean up and remediation of the E. Routt property, funding for airport terminal re...

On the 43rd episode of the Mayor's Mixtape, Mayor Heather Graham hosts Council-elect Ted Hernandez on the podcast. Find out about who he is, why he decided to run for local office and what he hopes to accomplish during his time on City Council. New City Councilors will be sworn in on Monday, January 12 before the regular meeting begins at 7:00 p.m.  Like, subscribe and share the podcast with...

On episode 42 of the Mayor's Mixtape, Mayor Graham hosts Rob Miller, President of SafeSide Recovery and Matt Marchand, Executive Director of Southern Colorado SafeSide Recovery and The Pueblo Shelter. Learn about The Pueblo Shelter along with their services like peer support, weekly clinics and employment opportunities.  Get your questions answered about the relief shelter, the residential pr...

It's episode 40 of the Mayor's Mixtape. This episode covers development on Pueblo Blvd. with a guest appearance from Director of Public Works for the City of Pueblo Andrew Hayes. What does the permitting process look like? How is Mayor Graham working to increase efficiency for developers working with the City of Pueblo? Find out more about the new businesses on Pueblo Blvd. all the way f...

On Episode 39, Mayor Graham hosts Director of Housing and Citizen Services Melissa Cook. Mayor Graham and Melissa talk about the Convergys site demolition and future plans for the site. Additionally, Melissa explains the term "affordable housing" and who qualifies for that or what does it really mean? Plus she gives insight for the timeline ahead at the development site.   Don't for...

Episode 38 covers the 2026 budget which passed 6-1 on second reading on Monday, November 24. Mayor Graham gives some additional information about an amendment to freeze 24 positions in the City of Pueblo in 2026, alongside the four amendments brought forward by City Council. Additionally Pueblo found a partner in Boone for the intergovernmental (IGA) agreement for the new Southern Colorado Buildin...

Mayor Heather Graham hosts Cherish Deeg, Interim Executive Director of Pueblo Urban Renewal Authority (PURA). Cherish shares about the role of PURA in Pueblo, explains Tax Increment Financing (TIF), her favorite PURA project in Pueblo and other exciting projects on the horizon. How has the City of Pueblo and PURA partnered together to address blight in the community? Find out about the dog track p...

Episode 36 of the Mayor's Mixtape is here. Happy Veterans Day to all who have served our country, especially the 13,000 veterans who call Pueblo home.  Mayor Graham talks about what's next post-election and what to expect with the City of Pueblo. She gives a break down of the City Council meeting from Monday, November 10 with the Convergys project and the employee health clinic with Cros...

Episode 35 of the Mayor's Mixtape, Mayor Heather Graham dissects the City fund balance. If you're an avid listener, this might be a good episode to watch on YouTube because Mayor Graham brought out the white board for a visual explanation. Stay tuned for more information about the dog track project and the newly approved Small Business Window Repair Mini-Grant Program.   Don't forge...

Mayor Graham's 34th episode of the Mayor's Mixtape is a recap of the City Council Work Session from Monday, October 20. FInd out about the Convergys project and the potential ahead. Plus Mayor Graham answers questions about the proposed 2026 budget.   Don't forget about upcoming Halloween events that are free and accessible to the whole family. We hope to see you at City Hall on Hal...

The 33rd episode of the Mayor's Mixtape covers development in the City of Pueblo. What does the future of the Convergys building look like? The City of Pueblo is open for business for a Buc-ees! What are the plans for the dog track on the south side of town? What are the next steps for the Dillon Drive project? There are many moving parts and new developments happening all across town, Mayor...

This week Mayor Graham answers questions about the role of the Deputy Mayor, what do they do and why? Mayor Graham also breaks down the City Council Work Session meeting from October 6. What does the future of a City owned employee health clinic look like?  Have questions or what to suggest a topic? Email mayor@pueblo.us . Get this podcast on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Buzzsprout or watch it on loca...

Episode 31 of the Mayor's Mixtape talks budget for the City of Pueblo with a focus on capital improvement projects. What is the difference with general fund dollars and enterprise funds? How can interest gained on 1/2 cent sales tax dollars be used? What does the City do with Colorado Lottery funds? Mayor Graham explains the details of the 2025 budget as we look ahead to budget planning for 2...

It's the 30th episode of the Mayor's Mixtape! Thank you for listening, liking, sharing and subscribing. Get the podcast wherever you find your favorite podcasts on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, Buzzsprout or watch on local Channel 17. Send your questions or topic suggestions to mayor@pueblo.us .  This week's episode focuses on the City budget--what's the timeline? When is it passed?...

Mayor Graham's Mayor's Mixtape episode 29 covers the visit to Bent County for the work on an IGA with Pueblo Regional Building and the City of Pueblo, a recap of the City Council Work Session on Monday, September 15 and upcoming events in the City of Pueblo.  Like, subscribe and share the podcasts with your friends. For questions or topic suggestions email mayor@pueblo.us . 

Mayor Heather Graham hosts Chief Building Official of Pueblo Regional Building Mark Guerrero. Mark shares the role of Pueblo Regional Building, the working relationship with the City of Pueblo and what the future of the organization looks like in the region.   Mayor Graham gives insight to the City Council meeting from September 8 and invites you to join one of her upcoming town halls in September...

This week on the 27th episode of the Mayor's Mixtape, Mayor Graham celebrates Labor Day talking about the four unions in the City of Pueblo--Fire, Police, General Service and Transit. Union negotiations are an important part of the budget and Mayor Graham talks about wages and expectations for the city employee positions going into 2026 budget discussions this fall.    Plan to attend one of M...

 Episode 26 of the Mayor's Mixtape, Mayor Graham addresses the incorrect listing of Pueblo as one of the most dangerous cities with comp stat data and year-to-date information. Additionally, she breaks down next steps for the ballot measures for the 1/2 cent sales tax renewal and the City Council- City Manager form of government. Mayor Graham gives insight for the timeline with the Pueblo Mun...