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New District 1 Council Member

City Council meeting discusses police reform and 2022 budget

Austria Cohn November 3, 2021

The most recent Fort Collins City Council meeting Nov. 2 discussed the 2022 budget and utility rates, fees and charges. There were many people who spoke during public comment concerning the amount...

(Graphic Illustration by Abby Flitton | The Collegian)

On our ballots: Nov. 2 election ballot items explained

Natalie Weiland October 20, 2021

In the Nov. 2 election, Colorado voters will decide on a series of ballot issues dealing with a range of topics from state spending to property tax.  In order to help voters navigate the issues up...

(Graphic Illustration by Abby Flitton | The Collegian)

On our ballots: Poudre School District Board of Education districts E and G

Isabel Brown and Brooke Pippin October 19, 2021

Fort Collins voters will decide among nine candidates in the Nov. 2 election to fill four seats within the Poudre School District Board of Education.  In order to help voters navigate their options, The...

(Graphic Illustration by Abby Flitton | The Collegian)

On our ballots: Poudre School District Board of Education districts C and D

Noah Pasley and Austria Cohn October 19, 2021

In the Nov. 2 election, Fort Collins voters will decide among nine candidates to fill four Poudre School District Board of Education seats.  To help voters navigate their options, The Collegian compiled...

Fort Collins City Hall Sept. 21, 2021.

City Council hosts second work session for 2022 budget

Austria Cohn September 29, 2021

On Sept. 28, the Fort Collins City Council held the second work session to discuss the 2022 recommended budget. Mayor Jeni Arndt was not present for the work session, with Kelly Ohlson from district...

Fort Collins City Council in session Sept. 21. The City Council heard from community members and moved forward with a variety of ordinances impacting Poudre School District, local marijuana codes, infrastructure, and other aspects of the city.  (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

City Council talks construction, new landmarks in meeting

Austria Cohn September 22, 2021

On Sept. 21, the Fort Collins City Council discussed the 1041 Regulations Project and the involuntary designation of a historical landmark in the City, among other topics. Councilmember Julie Pignataro...

New District 1 Council Member

City Council discusses proposed 2022 budget in recent work session

Natalie Weiland September 15, 2021

Fort Collins City Council met Sept. 14 to conduct a work session that discussed the proposed 2022 City budget.  Tuesday’s meeting was the first of three planned work sessions to discuss the budget,...

The City Hall Meeting Tuesday night had many parts. There was an oppurtunity for citizen participation, discussion of prospective construction on East Prospect Road, and an appeal (Erica Giesenhagen | Collegian).

FoCo City Council talks marijuana ordinance, code compliance

Austria Cohn September 9, 2021

The Sept. 7 Fort Collins City Council meeting addressed local marijuana codes, staff reports and had public participation. This meeting was followed by a work session that focused on council priorities. The...

A biker at the Maxwell Natural Area Aug. 22 passes signs placed by the Intertribal Alliance for Right Relations. Demonstrators and activists were at the trailhead to explain the history of the Hughes land and their hope for it to be used as a gathering place for Indiginous people. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

CSU, City reach agreement on former Hughes land

Isaiah Dennings August 26, 2021

Colorado State University, the City of Fort Collins and third-party Cottonwood Lands and Farms entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) Aug. 20 that resolves some uncertainty with the former...

(Graphic illustration by Robbie Haynes | The Collegian)

Public redistricting forum discusses county election representation

Isaiah Dennings July 20, 2021

The Colorado Independent Redistricting Commission has completed preliminary drawings for how Colorado should be divided for federal and state representation and is now heading to every county to hear...

Christain Mills speaks with his fist in the air to a crowd gathered in front of the Colorado State University Administration Building for the Juneteenth rally June 19. (Matt Tackett | The Collegian)

Local celebrations begin as Juneteenth becomes a federal holiday

Isaiah Dennings June 18, 2021

President Joe Biden signed a measure Thursday that formally recognizes Juneteenth as a national holiday. Juneteenth takes place annually on June 19, celebrated by the African American community....

(Graphic illustration by Charlie Dillon | The Unprecedented Times)

CSU alum Deanne Criswell nominated to head FEMA

Aidan Knaus April 9, 2021

Deanne Criswell, a Colorado State University alumna, has been nominated by President Joe Biden to head the Federal Emergency Management Agency. If she is confirmed by the senate, Criswell would become...

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