Jaymen Johnson 2023

EQuITY ▪ Transparency ▪ Integrity

A CouNCIL OF THE PEOPLE.  FOR THE PEOPLE.

Congratulations Mobolade

It is with great pleasure and excitement that I offer my heartfelt congratulations to Yemi Mobolade on being elected as the new Mayor of our beloved city.

Yemi's tireless dedication to public service, his unwavering commitment to the betterment of our community, and vision for a brighter future have earned this well-deserved victory. I have no doubt that he will lead our city with integrity, compassion, and innovation, and that he will work tirelessly to represent the diverse voices of our residents.

As our new Mayor, I know that Yemi will bring fresh ideas, bold leadership, and a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing our city. I have full confidence in his ability to bridge gaps, build coalitions, and bring people together to create positive change.

I also want to express my deepest appreciation to all the supporters, volunteers, and voters who made this victory possible. Your unwavering support, dedication, and belief in Yemi's vision have made a difference in our city's future.

Together, as we embark on this new journey under Yemi Mobolade's leadership, I am confident that we will build a stronger, more vibrant, and inclusive Colorado Springs. Let us come together, as a united community, to work towards a brighter future for all residents.

Once again, congratulations to Yemi Mobolade on becoming the new Mayor of Colorado Springs. Thank you all for your continued support, and I look forward to working together to create a better tomorrow for our city.

Thank you, and God bless Colorado Springs!

Jaymen C. Johnson


A Letter To The Constituents

As I reflect on the recent election, I am grateful for the support and encouragement I received from so many of you. While we may not have achieved the result we were hoping for, I am deeply committed to remaining an active member of our community and to continuing to work for the betterment of all.

I want you to know that my dedication to ensuring transparency in our local government remains unwavering. I will continue to monitor our elected officials and to hold them accountable for their actions. I am committed to being a voice for the people of our community and to fighting for the issues that matter most to us all.

Moving forward, I pledge to keep you informed about the issues that affect our community and how they impact each and every one of us. I firmly believe that knowledge is power, and I am committed to ensuring that you have the information you need to make informed decisions about the future of our community.

Once again, thank you for your support during this election. I am excited about what the future holds for our community, and I look forward to continuing to work together to make it an even better place to live, work, and raise a family.


Sincerely,

Jaymen C. Johnson

Jaymen C Johnson, is a 42 year old entrepreneur and community advocate who has resided in Colorado Springs for over 23 years. The majority of that time he has resided in District 3 on Colorado Springs Southside.


District 3 is one of Colorado Springs' largest and most diverse districts covering an area that encompasses the downtown, Cheyenne Mountain, and Bear Creek regions.  Jaymen values the unique perspective this region provides being home to some of the city's wealthiest and most impoverished neighborhoods.  Boasting both the Broadmoor and a strong military middle class.


Jaymen has spent the last 10 years being heavily involved in local politics attending nearly every Council meeting since 2015. He has addressed delegates and legislative committees in multiple municipalities throughout the state and abroad including Colorado Springs, Manitou, Denver, Nevada, Oregon, and Arizona. Jaymen's time both advocating and attending city functions has given him greater insight and a passion for the governmental process.


His 'Common Council Philosophy' suggests that many of us posses the practical skills necessary to function on City Council; including balancing and prioritizing budgets, weighing benefits over risk,  and assessing the ethical and economical ramifications based on the information provided by credible experts. He asserts that it is more pertinent to elect delegates that more accurately represent you and your interests and who are more fully capable of understanding and respecting how their decisions affect your families, communities, and neighborhoods. This requires the opportunity for more council candidates that more accurate reflect the social positioning of their constituents. (for more)


He is committed to bridging the disconnect between Council and constituent. Creating a more comprehensive and inclusive dais representing all social classes and walks of life. Jaymen has spent the last decade refining both his political perspective and his education in all facets of city matters from water rights to land acquisitions, and all manners of public interest.  Jaymen Johnson is a strong proponent for complete transparency. He understands that when you put on the team colors you accept the track records of wins and losses. "We" will take accountability because "we" did do this. There will be no passing the buck onto the previous council.


Jaymen is a ardent advocate for the regions' parks, trails, and open spaces considering them the crown jewels of the city. He will fight to protect our public lands from being allocated by private entities on the behalf of special interests.


Please support Jaymen C. Johnson for At-Large City Council, Colorado Springs Elections 2023


AFFORDABLE LIVING

Attainable, affordable, and sustainable housing is the number one problem we face as a city today. The city is becoming too expensive for young families and those on fixed incomes such as the elderly.  Meanwhile new homes are consistently being built in our ever expanding boundaries. 

I will seek developer based solutions and will reign in sprawl with required infill while preserving the characteristics of our historic neighborhoods.

SMALL BUSINESS

Small businesses are the back bone of our communities and our nation's economy. As economic stressors rise all of society leans more and more on the small business owner to provide jobs, practical solutions, and crucial services while keeping costs low and manage the ever increasing overhead.  

I understand the challenges facing small business owners today and will help to establish innovative new solutions.

PARKS & OPEN SPACES

Colorado Springs boasts one of the nation's best regions for both parks and open spaces with hundreds of miles of scenic hiking trails. I will stop the city from continuing to selling our city's greatest attractions to private entities and advocate for greater budgets for park maintenance within the city.

I will champion that all acquisitions of city parks be brought to a public vote only after being vetted through TOPS with a first right of refusal.

 

VOtE ✔ Jaymen Johnson At-Large City Council

A story about my Grandma

I've got a weird name, but growing up in the 80s and 90s, it was all the rage to have your name plastered on everything. Bike plates, jackets, pens - you name it. Everywhere you went, they had a rack of personalized souvenirs, but they never had my name. It drove me crazy. I felt like such an outcast, and I even started going by other names like Jay, James, and JJ. 

I hardly ever saw my Grandma, but when I did, she always had some homemade gift for me. One year, she gave me this amazing duffle bag that was my favorite color, and my name was right there on the side - J-A-Y-M-E-N. It was the only thing in the world with my name on it, and it meant everything to me. My Grandma had this crazy superpower where she just knew what the family needed. She could just sense when something was wrong, and she never hesitated to step in and make things right. I hope I have more of her in me than I imagine. Lord knows the world could use more of that magic. 

I miss you, Grandma. Save me a seat up there, just make sure my name is on it.