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City Clerk's Office Item # M15
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: January 12, 2026
TO: President Mark Aliff and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Heather Graham
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM: Heather Graham, Mayor
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT BY THE MAYOR
OF STEVEN 'CHRIS' NOELLER TO THE POSITION OF DEPUTY
MAYOR
SUMMARY:
The Mayor has appointed Steven 'Chris' Noeller to the position of Deputy Mayor and
requests confirmation of said appointment by the City Council. This appointment is based
on Mr. Noeller's education, training, experience and fitness for the position.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
On December 23, 2024, with Resolution #15864, City Council confirmed the appointment
of Police Chief Steven 'Chris' Noeller to the position of Deputy Mayor for 2025. The
February 12, 2024.Historically, the Council appointed Troy Davenport to the position of
Deputy Mayor on March 11, 2019. Subsequently, on April 26, 2021, Fire Chief Barbara
Huber was appointed to the position, a role she was confirmed in once again on
December 27, 2022.
BACKGROUND:
Mayor Heather Graham has appointed Steven 'Chris' Noeller, who currently serves as
the City's Police Chief, to serve as Deputy Mayor for 2026. Mr. Noeller has served as
Police Chief since August 2021. He has worked for the Pueblo Police Department for
almost 27 years, starting out as a Patrol Officer in 1996. He holds a Master of Arts Degree
- Criminal Justice from Boston University (2017). He served in the United States Navy
Reserves from 1989-2001. Mr. Noeller has extensive leadership skills and personal
investment in the Pueblo community, qualifying him to serve as Deputy Mayor.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Mr. Noeller will continue to serve as Police Chief and will not receive additional
compensation as Deputy Mayor.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
N/A
ALTERNATIVES:
Failure to confirm the appointment of the Deputy Mayor will result in that position
remaining vacant.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
None
RESOLUTION NO. 16226
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT BY THE
MAYOR OF STEVEN 'CHRIS' NOELLER TO THE POSITION OF
DEPUTY MAYOR
WHEREAS, Section 4-5 of the City Charter requires that the Mayor appoint a Deputy
Mayor on an annual basis; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Heather Graham has requested confirmation by the City Council of
her appointment of Police Chief Steven 'Chris' Noeller to the position of Deputy Mayor; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Noeller meets and surpasses the qualifications for appointment as the
Deputy Mayor, based upon his education, training and experience; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that
SECTION 1.
The appointment by the Mayor of Steven 'Chris' Noeller as Deputy Mayor shall be and
hereby is confirmed by the City Council.
SECTION 2.
The officers and staff of the City are authorized to perform any and all acts consistent with
this Resolution to implement the appointment described herein.
SECTION 3.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon final passage.
INTRODUCED: January 12, 2026
BY: Brett Boston
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED: __________________________
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY: ________________________
CITY CLERK