Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade’s Coffee Shops Alleged to have Unpaid Debts in Lawsuits Filed by Food Distributor

In Colorado Springs, the Mayor Yemi Mobolade is facing allegations that two of his coffee shops, Wild Goose Meeting House and Good Neighbors Meeting House, did not repay debts to a food distributor. Shamrock Foods Company has filed two lawsuits claiming that the coffee shops owe nearly $29,000 and nearly $68,000 respectively from 2018. Shamrock is seeking full repayment of the amounts, along with interest and attorney’s fees. However, Mobolade denies any wrongdoing in the claims and instead blames his former business partner Russ Ware who is also a co-defendant in the case.

According to court responses from Mobolade’s attorney Lyndsay Ressler, Ware is accused of engaging in fraudulent activities and stealing funds from the businesses. Ware was also a part-owner of another business Epiphany, a Latin-fusion restaurant and music venue that closed in 2022 due to allegations of fund misuse. Mobolade has distanced himself from Ware and has stated that he has cut ties with him.

During his campaign for mayor, questions were raised about Mobolade’s connections to Ware. In response, Mobolade stated that he took steps to address the issues and protect residents from Ware’s actions. After his election, Mobolade withdrew his involvement in the cafes as required by the city charter. The coffee shops are currently being managed by Mobolade’s wife Abbey Mobolade.

The mayor’s office has declined to comment on the lawsuits while neither the Mobolade family nor Ware have provided immediate responses to requests for comment. Despite these allegations and legal battles, Mobolade maintains his innocence and continues to focus on his duties as the Mayor of Colorado Springs