Yemi Mobolade

His parents converted to Christianity as young adults, and pursued education that would lead them to their current careers.

[5] His name, Blessing Adeyemi means “t he crown fits me.” His parents adopted a co-vocational approach to their lifestyle to indicate that both religion and professional development are important.

In 2001, he graduated from the school, and pursued higher education, earning a master's degree in Management and Leadership from Indiana Wesleyan University.

The Christian and Missionary Alliance denomination hired Mobolade to open a new church and work with it.

[11] Mobolade co-founded two restaurants, The Wild Goose and Good Neighbors Meeting House.

He labels immigration patterns at the southern border as a “crisis” and has made it clear that Colorado Springs is not a sanctuary city.

[19] He does support the work of community nonprofits thus far to provide temporary housing for immigrants that found their way to Colorado Springs, but emphasizes that their resources are limited.

He remains in contact with nonprofit shelters and the Pikes Peak Regional Office of Emergency Management.

Sales tax has been used to renovate many roads in Colorado Springs, including via concrete pouring and paving.

[22] Mobolade has a multistep plan to harness the issue of unsheltered homelessness in Colorado Springs.

He aims to balance the preservation of public spaces with ensuring the homeless population has a safe place to sleep.

Mobolade also supports Colorado Springs’ WorkCOS Program, which offers employment opportunities for unhoused people.

He also proposed the Business Navigator program, with the goal of assisting entrepreneurs in utilizing governmental resources.

[22] Mobolade co-founded COSILoveYou and CityServe Day, a nonprofit and movement that brings together over 100 churches from different denominations to serve Colorado Springs.