COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — News5 is taking the time to check in with Colorado Springs city councilmembers to share their voices outside of city council meetings and hear what their messages are to their constituents.

This week, we are highlighting City Councilman David Leinweber. Leinweber was elected to an at-large seat in 2023.

MENTAL HEALTH WAS A TOP PRIORITY FOR YOU WHEN RUNNING FOR YOUR SEAT, HOW FAR HAVE YOU COME WITH HELPING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES OR SUPPORT?

"Well, I'm actually pretty excited about a lot of stuff I've been able to lean into and really elevate in our city. Mental health, as you know, is a big challenge for our nation and particularly for our county, as we have been leading in suicides for really decades. And a large part of that is because we have a militar

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