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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.

Send your questions or suggested topics to Mayor Graham at mayor@pueblo.us. 

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.