Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade discusses historic win as first Black immigrant to lead city
Mayor Yemi Mobolade made history in May when he was elected as the first Black immigrant and non-GOP mayor of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Mayor Yemi Mobolade made History in May when he was elected as the first Black immigrant and non-GOP mayor of Colorado Springs, Colorado. The former pastor ran as an independent on a platform, he says, that focused on “quality of life” over party lines. “To [any]one in this room who is in utter disbelief that Republicans and Democrats and Independents can work together, can find common ground, maybe even like each other, tonight is for you,” Mobolade told supporters after he was elected. Mobolade immigrated to the United States from Nigeria almost 30 years ago. He became an American citizen in 2017. To coincide with the 6-year anniversary of his naturalization, Mobolade spoke to “GMA3” hosts Eva Pilgrim and DeMarco Morgan about his platform and vision for Colorado Springs. Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade is shown during an interview with ...