Council Reprimand Letter Dispute

At a glance

What: A dispute over a letter of reprimand sent to Councilmember Gold over her remarks about Councilmember Donelson's statements and actions at the January 13, 2026 City Council meeting.
Where it stands: Raised in citizen discussion and Councilmember remarks on May 12, 2026. No motion or vote; no action is recorded.

Citizen Gwendolyn Henderson asked that the letter be revoked. Citizen Taylor Gray also spoke against the letter (and the large data center).
Henjum discussed the book "Soul of Civility", gifted to Councilmembers by the Reclaiming Civility group, thanked Ms. Henderson for her letter, asked Council to work with Reclaiming Civility, and said she was never asked to sign a letter about Donelson's behavior and believes one member was singled out.
Leinweber said history is being rewritten: the letter was given to Gold privately, was never meant to be public, she put it on social media, and she declined a meeting with President Crow-Iverson; he said he cannot trust her to come to him directly.
Gold said Leinweber spoke to her on January 21, 2026 for about six minutes before the Colorado Springs Utilities Board meeting, which was not enough time for a conversation; she said Council's job is to hold diverse opinions and she will speak up for historically marginalized communities, and worried civility and decorum can be used to uphold power.

Citizen discussion; two citizens asked for the letter to be revoked; Henjum, Leinweber and Gold exchanged views on civility. No action.