Amy Hoeven is a lifelong Coloradan and fourth-generation resident who has spent most of her life in Fort Collins, particularly in District 5. With professional experience across private and public sectors, she has dedicated the past decade to supporting immigrant and first-generation students. Amy also serves on the board of the Interfaith Solidarity and Accompaniment Coalition (ISAAC) and is deeply involved in community engagement and public service. She is running for Fort Collins City Council in District 5.
Episode Summary
In this episode of Dear Fort Collins, host Nick Armstrong interviews Amy Hoeven as part of a series of conversations with candidates in the November 2025 municipal election. Amy discusses her deep roots in Fort Collins, her professional background, and her reasons for seeking a council seat.
Hoeven outlines her key priorities: protecting vulnerable residents, addressing housing and workforce challenges, and promoting collaborative, people-centered solutions. She discusses the complexity of the housing crisis, emphasizing transit-oriented development, density, and inclusive planning. She also highlights the importance of neighborhood centers, affordable transportation, and safe, connected infrastructure.
The conversation explores her views on inclusivity—particularly for immigrant and LGBTQIA+ communities—arts and culture as economic drivers, and policies to support small businesses. Hoeven shares her belief that removing barriers and potentially offering low-interest loans could strengthen the small business ecosystem.
The discussion also covers how ranked choice voting could boost civic engagement, Hoeven’s commitment to collaboration, and her vision of Fort Collins as an affordable, vibrant city with thriving neighborhoods and a strong sense of community.
Key Takeaways
- Amy Hoeven’s lifelong connection to Fort Collins shapes her understanding of District 5 and informs her policy priorities.
- She identifies affordable housing, transportation, and workforce support as interconnected challenges requiring coordinated solutions.
- Hoeven emphasizes listening to and including impacted communities—such as immigrants and LGBTQIA+ residents—in decision-making.
- She advocates for neighborhood centers, diverse housing options, and policies aligned with 15-minute city and Vision Zero goals.
- Supporting small businesses through barrier reduction and potential low-interest loans is a key part of her economic vision.
- Hoeven believes arts and culture are essential to economic growth and community identity.
- She sees ranked choice voting as an opportunity to increase civic engagement and broaden candidate participation.
Notable Quotes
- “Fort Collins is the best word to sum this up for me is home.”
- “Protecting vulnerable community members really, for me, is at the core, but that expands to housing and workforce.”
- “We really need to shore up our small businesses because that’s the character of Fort Collins.”
- “I will work hard to bring people together because I really do want to help build a brighter future for everyone.”
- “I may not have all the answers, but I know I have a process that works.”
Resources / Links
Amy Hoeven’s campaign: https://amy4council.com
ISAAC Interfaith Solidarity and Accompaniment Coalition: https://isaacnoco.org
Dear Fort Collins website: https://dearfortcollins.com/
Dear Fort Collins YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dearfortcollins
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