Dear Fort Collins

In this episode of Dear Fort Collins, host Nick Armstrong interviews Robbie Moreland of Represent Fort Collins. Robbie discusses the importance of voter education and transparency in elections, particularly with the upcoming implementation of ranked choice voting in Fort Collins in 2025. Robbie and Nick also talk about the need for a comprehensive voter guide that includes information on all candidates and ballot measures, as well ...

Nick Armstrong interviews Conor Duffy, a candidate for the Poudre School District (PSD) Board of Directors in District F. Conor discusses his passion for education and his motivation to run for office. He shares his involvement in the district, including his efforts to pass a bond measure for new schools in the Timnath area. Conor also highlights the importance of addressing enrollment numbers in the district and the need for a hig...

In this episode of the "Dear Fort Collins" podcast, host Nick Armstrong interviews Scott Schoenbauer, a candidate running for the Poudre School District (PSD) Board in District A. Scott shares his motivations for running for public office, including his desire to improve financial literacy and academic excellence in the district. He discusses his specific project of promoting distraction-free learning in schools and hig...

In this episode of Dear Fort Collins, Nick Armstrong interviews Kevin Havelda, a candidate for the Poudre School Board in District B. He is passionate about education and moved to Fort Collins specifically for the schools. Kevin believes in the importance of maintaining the strength of the schools while also challenging them to be better. He is particularly interested in the issue of school consolidation and wants to ensure that al...

In this episode of Dear Fort Collins, Nick Armstrong is joined by Jessica Zamora, a career educator and candidate for the Poudre School District Board in District G, who discusses her passion for education and her reasons for running for the school board. She highlights the importance of maintaining the quality of education in the district and addressing issues such as enrollment and school boundaries. Jessica emphasizes the need f...

In this episode of Dear Fort Collins podcast, host Nick Armstrong interviews Caleb Larson, a candidate running for the Poudre School District (PSD) Board of Education in District G. Caleb shares his passion for PSD and his motivation to run for office, emphasizing the importance of providing students with an exceptional education. He highlights the need for transparency in decision-making and community engagement. Caleb also discus...

In this episode of Dear Fort Collins, host Nick Armstrong interviews Patricia Babbitt, a write-in candidate for Mayor of Fort Collins. Patricia shares her motivation for running for office, which includes being a voice for those who feel unheard and advocating for the environment and wildlife. She discusses her passion for the natural areas in Fort Collins and her involvement in the campaign to preserve the Hughes Stadium area as...

Emily Francis, the current District Six Council representative and Mayor Pro Tem, is running for reelection in Fort Collins. She is passionate about making the city more affordable and sustainable and wants to improve public information and trust in government. Emily considers Kristin Stephens and Jeni Arndt as role models in public service and believes that empathy is a superpower that can create a better community. You can lear...

Jeni Arndt, the current Mayor of Fort Collins and Mayoral Candidate, joins Nick Armstrong on the Dear Fort Collins podcast to discuss her passion for the city and her motivation to run for local office. Jeni shares her background growing up in an entrepreneurial family and how it shaped her optimistic and can-do attitude. She talks about her experience serving in various roles and the importance of trust and collaboration in buildi...

Shirley Peel, a Fort Collins City Council Candidate for District 4, joins Nick Armstrong on this episode of Dear Fort Collins. Shirley Peel shares her passion for the community and her motivation to run for office. She discusses specific projects she wants to tackle, such as undergrounding electric lines and improving roads in her district. Shirley emphasizes the importance of listening to the needs of her constituents and working...

Julie Pignataro, the current city council representative for District Two in Fort Collins, discusses her passion for the city and her motivation to run for office in this episode of Dear Fort Collins, hosted by Nick Armstrong. Julie highlights the changes she helped create during her first term, such as City Council implementing a code of conduct and revising ethics rules. Pignataro also shares her plans to implement the Vision Z...

Eric Hamrick, a Fort Collins City Council Candidate for District 2, joins Nick Armstrong on this episode of Dear Fort Collins. Eric Hamrick is a resident of Fort Collins and a candidate for Fort Collins City Council District Two in the November 7, 2023 election. He has been living in Fort Collins for over 25 years and has a background that includes the Air Force, working for Hewlett Packard, and Colorado State University. Eric is ...

In this episode of the Dear Fort Collins podcast, host Nick Armstrong interviews Alexander Adams, a 2023 candidate for Fort Collins City Council in District 6. Alexander shares his passion for Fort Collins and his motivation to run for office. He discusses key issues such as affordable housing, the land use code, homelessness, and environmental protection. Alexander emphasizes the importance of representing the community's desi...

Melanie Potyondy, a Fort Collins City Council Candidate for District 4, joins Nick Armstrong on this episode of Dear Fort Collins. Melanie Potyondy, a school psychologist in the Poudre School District with 16 years of experience, shares her passion for Fort Collins. Melanie is running for City Council in District Four to bring her unique perspective as a working mom and educator to the table. She emphasizes the need to tackle affor...