District 5 Watch
Nancy Henjum’s Colorado Springs — Austin Bluffs, Briargate, Pulpit Rock, University Park & the UCCS corridor
Week of September 21–27, 2026 · Updated Thursday, September 24, 2026 · Source: Colorado Springs Legistar (live)
D5 covers the north-central part of the city — established suburban neighborhoods, UCCS, and some of the city’s best schools.
Austin Bluffs — A mature residential area adjacent to UCCS. Mix of single-family homes and apartment complexes serving university students and families. Austin Bluffs Open Space provides neighborhood trail access.
Briargate — One of the city’s largest master-planned communities, developed starting in the 1980s. Suburban character with shopping centers, good schools (D20), and family-oriented amenities. Chapel Hills Mall and the Promenade Shops anchor the commercial core.
Pulpit Rock — Named for a distinctive rock formation, this area sits between Austin Bluffs and the Air Force Academy. Pulpit Rock Park is a popular hiking destination with views of the Front Range.
University Park — The neighborhoods surrounding UCCS (University of Colorado Colorado Springs). A mix of student housing, established homes, and growing institutional footprint as UCCS expands.
Act now — comment deadlines
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Comment by Wednesday, September 23 for City Council, Thursday, September 24, 9:00 AM.
The senior district member on council, now serving her second and final term. Henjum won re-election in April 2025 with the widest margin of victory among all council races (49.1% against three challengers). She brings experience and institutional knowledge to a council with several first-term members.
Henjum is a process-oriented legislator focused on governance. She moved the board appointments and voted against Casey’s D2 appointment, citing concerns about full-time commitment — consistent with her focus on institutional standards. Her wide re-election margin suggests strong constituent support.
Meetings on the calendar for the next 14 days, with the pipeline’s summary of each posted agenda. District-specific tagging returns when items are flagged.
City Council — Thursday, September 24
Agenda not yet posted or not yet summarized.
Meetings on the Legistar calendar, next 7 days. Agendas link to the mirrored PDF where one is posted.