Close Councilman James “Mike” Malley — District 6, northeast Colorado Springs O’Malley, 60 and U.S. Department of Transportation advisor, moved to Colorado Springs in July 2019 and said his experience maintaining and operating ships, when he was a Navy Reserve Captain has prepared him to serve on council because they are “in essence cities at sea,” he said. He also brings experience as a long-time volunteer firefighter to the job. He would prioritize infrastructure, public safety and planning for the future of all city utilities, water, gas, electric, sewer and stormwater. O’Malley was appointed to his seat in January after Councilman Andy Pico was elected to the state legislature.