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(Graphic Illustration by Abby Flitton | The Collegian)

On our ballots: Plastic bag ordinance

Molly O’Shea March 23, 2021

This April, Fort Collins residents will be deciding on the fate of one of grocers' long-term companions — plastic bags.  The City Council is in favor of adopting this ordinance because it helps...

District 3 Fort Collins City Council candidate Gavin Kaszynski poses for portraits in the University Center for the Arts March 20. (Ellie Shannon | The Collegian)

City Council elections: Gavin Kaszynski, District 3

Michael Stella March 22, 2021

Gavin Kaszynski is running for Fort Collins City Council seat for District 3 with the main goal of getting the Fort Collins economy going again. Kaszynski, who has a background in finance, believes...

Susan Gutowsky stands in the gazebo at the Annual Flower Trial Gardens. Gutowsky is a candidate for City Council District 1 March 19. (Lennon Brooks | The Collegian)

City Council elections: Susan Gutowsky, District 1

Serena Bettis March 22, 2021

Running for reelection in Fort Collins District 1, Susan Gutowsky wants to focus on equity, inclusion and social justice during what she hopes will be her next term on City Council.  “I think that...

Tricia Canonico stands outside the University Center for the Arts March 21. Canonico is a candidate for City Council District 3. (Lennon Brooks | The Collegian)

City Council elections: Tricia Canonico, District 3

Isaiah Dennings March 22, 2021

Tricia Canonico is running for the City Council seat to represent District 3 located in the southeast sector of Fort Collins.  Canonico has lived in Fort Collins for 10 years with her husband and...

District 1 Fort Collins City Council Candidate, Nick Armstrong poses for a portrait by the University Center for the Arts March 20. (Tri Duong | The Collegian)

City Council elections: Nick Armstrong, District 1

Ceci Taylor March 22, 2021

In his bid for the position of City Council member in Fort Collins District 1, Nick Armstrong said he would focus on supporting local businesses, easing the affordable housing crisis, fighting homelessness,...

District 4 Fort Collins City Council Candidate, Shirley Peel poses for a portrait by the University Center for the Arts Mar. 20. (Tri Duong | The Collegian)

City Council elections: Shirley Peel, District 4

Serena Bettis March 21, 2021

Running for the Fort Collins City Council District 4 seat, Shirley Peel’s campaign centers on COVID-19 relief for businesses and developing a smart growth plan for the City.  A Fort Collins resident...

(Graphic Illustration by Abby Flitton | The Collegian)

On our ballots: City Charter Amendments 3-5

Sam Moccia and Aidan Knaus March 21, 2021

Charter Amendment No. 3 Charter Amendment No. 3 is a proposed amendment to Sections 9 and 11 of Article V of the Charter of the City of Fort Collins, Colorado. Article V is titled “Finance Administration.”  Section...

City council candidate Jessica Dyrdahl is photographed outside the Colorado State University Center for the Arts March 19. Dyrdahl said her biggest piece of advice for anyone interested in politics is to "be honest, be transparent; if you're going to make a decision you better be okay with sharing that decision to other people." (Cat Blouch | The Collegian)

City Council elections: Jessica Dyrdahl, District 4

Serena Bettis March 21, 2021

Jessica Dyrdahl, a Colorado State University graduate and employee, is running for the Fort Collins City Council District 4 seat, which is currently held by Melanie Potyondy, who was appointed to fill...

District 4 candidate Sidna Rachid poses by the University Center for the Arts March 20. “I’m very interested in the eviction problem,” Rachid said. (Lennon Brooks | The Collegian)

City Council elections: Sidna Rachid, District 4

Laura Studley March 21, 2021

Sidna Rachid has a commitment to the residents of Fort Collins.   Running for the District 4 City Council seat, Rachid’s top priority is helping people from underserved populations. Though Rachid...

District 4 Fort Collins City Council Candidate, Erin Hottenstein poses for a portrait by the University Center for the Arts March 20. (Tri Duong | The Collegian)

City Council elections: Erin Hottenstein, District 4

Serena Bettis March 21, 2021

Erin Hottenstein, a Fort Collins resident of 21 years, is running for a City Council position to finish the remainder of Kristin Stephens’ four-year term in District 4.  Hottenstein’s platform...

District 4 Fort Collins City Council Candidate, Melanie Potyondy poses for a portrait by the University Center for the Arts March 20. (Tri Duong | The Collegian)

City Council elections: Melanie Potyondy, District 4

Laura Studley March 21, 2021

Melanie Potyondy is on a mission to improve and preserve the future of Fort Collins.  Potyondy, the current representative for District 4, is running to maintain her seat for the upcoming April election.  After...

(Graphic Illustration by Abby Flitton | The Collegian)

On our ballots: Hughes Stadium ordinance

Natalie Weiland March 16, 2021

A proposed City ordinance up for a vote during the April 6 election would compel the City of Fort Collins to attempt to purchase the land that formerly housed Hughes Stadium in order to zone the land...

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