City of Colorado Springs
Government AdministrationColorado, United States1001-5000 Employees
The City of Colorado Springs is a municipal government in Colorado, operating under a home rule Council-Mayor framework with a popularly elected Mayor and nine council members. It provides a wide range of public services to residents and businesses within the city and is among the region’s largest employers. Located at 30 South Nevada Avenue in Colorado Springs, the city covers 195 square miles at the base of Pikes Peak and is the state's largest city by area and second in population, with a diversified presence in aerospace, defense, and cybersecurity and extensive parks and trails. A notable recent development is a May 2026 agreement among Trust for Public Land, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and the City of Colorado Springs to permanently protect 485 acres and expand Cheyenne Mountain State Park, safeguarding wildlife habitat and expanding outdoor recreation opportunities. The city’s governance and municipal services continue to shape local development as a major urban government in the region.