Audit: Colorado Springs mayor had city staff watch kids during work hours

An audit released by the city of Colorado Springs’ Auditor on Friday reports Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade had city staff watch his kids during work hours and at city events.

The report said seven employees were interviewed and all of them said the mayor brought his kids to work or city events, all but one said they had watched the mayor’s kids during business hours or at city events. One employee said they had volunteered to watch his kids outside of work hours but later felt there was an expectation to continue, the auditor said they were not paid for their time to watch the children.

Employees interviewed for the audit said the mayor bringing his kids or having them watch them was reoccurring and coincides with school breaks or holidays…

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