Born in Canada and now a Fort Collins resident, Zoelle Lane is a renter and young professional who works at Colorado State University. She works at Colorado State University, previously worked in nonprofits, and has experience administering grants and programs that support people from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. Lane is running for Fort Collins City Council […]
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A Closer Look at City Council Candidate Amy Hoeven in District 5
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 […]
A Closer Look at City Council Candidate Steve Yurash in District 3
Steve Yurash is a retired high-tech professional with 38 years in the industry, including 23 at Intel. He founded the Colorado Center Party and has served on the Larimer County Board of Health and the Fort Collins Electric Board. Yurash is a candidate for Fort Collins City Council, District 3. Episode Summary Nick Armstrong interviews […]
A Closer Look at City Council Candidate Josh Fudge in District 3
Josh Fudge is the Director of Performance, Budget, and Strategy for Larimer County, with 20 years in local government. He holds degrees from the University of Wisconsin–Madison (BA, Economics) and George Mason University (MA). A Fort Collins resident for a decade, he is running for Fort Collins City Council in District 3. Episode Summary: Host […]
A Closer Look at City Council Candidate Lance Smith in District 3
Lance Smith is a longtime Fort Collins resident and former Utilities Finance Director for the City of Fort Collins (served ~12 years). He holds an astrophysics degree and later worked in municipal finance. Smith is a candidate for City Council in District 3. Episode Summary: Lance Smith joins Nick Armstrong on Dear Fort Collins to […]
A Closer Look at City Council Candidate Susan Gutowsky in District 1
Susan Gutowsky is a longtime educator and public servant in Fort Collins. With 26 years of teaching experience in the Poudre School District (PSD) and time spent on the PSD School Board, she has built a career focused on education and community involvement. After six years on the Fort Collins City Council, Susan is now […]