Mayor Announces Creation Of 3 Solutions Teams
Mayor Steve Bach announced the creation of three Solutions Teams on Wednesday to work in the areas of transit, downtown, and parks.
The Transit Solutions Team is headed by Robert Shonkwiler, a retired business man. The team will rethink the transit system to achieve optimum customer satisfaction. The team members will look at ideas such as creating a transit zone within the City and the feasibility of using smaller buses, van pools, cab vouchers and other options.
The Downtown Solutions Team is headed by Chuck Murphy, a general contractor in Colorado Springs. The team is charged with exploring ways to make downtown a more welcoming environment for both citizens and visitors.
The Parks Solutions Team is headed by Richard Skorman, a downtown retailer and former Vice-mayor for the City. The team is charged with looking at ways to balance opportunities for our citizens with fiscal sustainability based on current resources. Community partnerships will be explored as part of the solution.
These three teams will join the Streetscapes Solutions Team announced in late September. That team is headed by Dave Munger, a neighborhoods advocate. The team is charged with exploring options for beautifying neighborhoods without increased tax funding.
