The Mayor's Mixtape

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...

Mayor Graham gives a break down of the City Council meeting from Monday, August 11 regarding the metro district for CSU Pueblo, the 1/2 cent sales tax initiative, the 1% sales tax initiative and the decision to veto to the City Council-City Manager ballot initiative. What's up ahead for the November 4th General Municipal election?   Don't forget to like, subscribe and share. Get his podc...

Mayor Heather Graham is back for the 24th episode of the Mayor's Mixtape. Like, subscribe and share with your friends wherever you get your podcasts. This week's episode gives a breakdown of the Work Session from the City Council meeting on Monday, August 4, 2025 regarding the Colorado State Fair, Property Tax and Wastewater improvement proposal for the St. Charles Industrial Park.    Su...

Mayor Heather Graham gives a recap of the Pueblo City Council Work Session from July 28, 2025 regarding Stormwater planning for the Bessemer neighborhood and surrounding the Colorado State Fairgrounds. Additionally, she discusses the traffic speed camera proposal from the Pueblo Police Department.   Mayor Graham and Director of Public Affairs Haley Sue Robinson give a recap of the Steel City Arkan...

Mayor Graham hosts Director of Public Works Andrew Hayes to talk about economic development. They discuss Mayor Graham's ballot measure proposal for updated language for the 1/2 cent sales tax and what the future of economic development looks like with the changes. They briefly discuss the 1% sales tax ballot measure proposal and how that tax can be used to accomplish capital improvement proj...

This week's episode of The Mayor's Mixtape includes questions from the listeners with answers from Mayor Heather Graham. She also highlights the recent economic and business development within the City and the plans to continue to promote the businesses large and small in Pueblo. Additionally Mayor Graham gives a brief update about Pueblo City Council from Monday, July 14.  Don't fo...

If you're a podcast listener, this week's episode might be best viewed on the City of Pueblo YouTube channel because of the visual aspects described in this episode featuring the Pueblo Police Department's Real-Time Crime Center. On episode 20, Mayor Graham joins Pueblo Police Department Chief Chris Noeller inside the Real-Time Crime Center (RTCC). Chief Noeller explains the technol...

Mayor Graham hosts Director of Purchasing Naomi Hedden to talk about the request for proposal (RFP) process with the City of Pueblo. Naomi explains how bids are done with the City and the responsibilities of the Purchasing Department. Mayor Graham also discusses the future of the City and Regional Building's relationship moving forward.   Email your questions or topic suggestions to mayor@pue...

Episode 18 of The Mayor's Mixtape, Mayor Graham hosts Helen Dupree, Traffic Engineering Analyst for the City of Pueblo and Eva Cosyleon , Metropolitan Planning Organization Manager. Helen discusses the upcoming Transportation Summit on July 9 from 3:30-6:30pm and the Comprehensive Safety Action Plan. Eva discusses the Long Range Transportation Plan and how it fits with the development of our...

Mayor Graham celebrates 750 downloads of The Mayor's Mixtape podcast. Thank you to everyone for listening, liking and subscribing. Don't forget to send your questions and topic suggestions to mayor@pueblo.us .   Episode 17 Mayor Graham discusses the Pueblo City Council Work Session from June 16. Pueblo County Commissioners presented on the future of Pueblo Regional Building and are hosti...