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Dear Fort Collins
by Nick Armstrong
🎙️ Welcome to "Dear Fort Collins," your go-to podcast for unraveling the magic of our city! Hosted by Nick Armstrong, we dive into the inner workings of Fort Collins 2-3 times a month. 🏠💡 From City Council insights to neighborhood know-how, we answer YOUR burning questions with expert takes. Discover the talents shaping our community and get tips to thrive as a local. 🌳Tune in for facts and actionable wisdom to make the most of life in Fort Collins! 🌄
Episodes
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Colorado Connector (CoCo) - Front Range Public Rail - Dear Fort Collins
Have you ever wondered what it would take to get a passenger train running from Fort Collins to Denver? On this episode of Dear Fort Collins, Nick Armstrong is joined by James Flattum, Associate Director of Communications and Strategic Directives for the Front Range Passenger Rail District, and...
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How A City Park Is Made - Dear Fort Collins
Have you ever wondered how a City Park gets made? On this episode of Dear Fort Collins, Nick Armstrong is joined by Jen Torrey and Jill Wuertz from the City of Fort Collins Parks Planning Department as we explore the creation of Tailwinds and Dovetail parks.If you're curious about how something…
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Karla Baise - Poudre School Board of Education District C - Dear Fort Collins - Election 2025
Karla Baise is a 26-year Fort Collins resident, parent of two Poudre School District (PSD) students, and a community outreach professional at Odell Brewing Company. She is running for the PSD Board in District C. Baise has collaborated with many local nonprofits and civic partners and has...
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Sabrina Herrick - Poudre School Board of Education District C - Dear Fort Collins - Election 2025
Sabrina Herrick is a candidate for the Poudre School District (PSD) Board, running to represent District C. She cites a personal experience involving her autistic child and a former PSD bus paraprofessional as the catalyst for her candidacy. Herrick draws on management experience and says she…
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Andrew Spain - Poudre School Board of Education District E - Dear Fort Collins - Election 2025
Andrew Spain is a candidate for the Poudre School District (PSD) Board of Education in District E. He has 30 years’ experience as a licensed paramedic and works in international healthcare education. He has taught adult and continuing education as well as global issues in the University of…
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Tom Griggs - Poudre School Board of Education District D - Dear Fort Collins - Election 2025
Tom Griggs is an education professional with 35 years’ experience. He taught foundations of education and bilingual/ESL education for 20 years at the University of Northern Colorado (UNC), substitute-teaches in local classrooms, and has lived in Fort Collins for 25 years. He is a candidate for…
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Coronda Ziegler - Poudre School Board of Education District D - Dear Fort Collins - Election 2025
Coronda Ziegler is a candidate for the Poudre School District (PSD) Board, Director District D. She holds a Ph.D. in Education with a specialization in organizational change and has two decades of experience focused on student success and transitions. She is a former residence director and a…
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Adam Eggleston - Mayoral Candidate - Dear Fort Collins - Election 2025
Adam Eggleston Interview Adam Eggleston has lived in Fort Collins since 1992. He has been a realtor, small-business owner (formerly Oak Coffee Co.), and community advocate. He served on the Larimer County Planning Commission and has worked on housing and small-business policy with local and state...
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Tricia Canonico - Mayoral Candidate - Dear Fort Collins - Election 2025
Tricia Canonico Interview District 3 councilmember Tricia Canonico explains why she’s running for mayor and how she’d tackle water infrastructure, active transportation, and housing. She discusses projects like the Siphon Overpass and the Harmony underpass, northeast Fort Collins bike/ped needs,...
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Emily Francis - Mayoral Candidate - Dear Fort Collins - Election 2025
Emily Francis Interview Emily Francis—District 6 councilmember and twice-elected mayor pro tem—discusses housing, jobs, and inclusion in Fort Collins. She argues the City can “bend the curve” on housing costs by streamlining development review, partnering for desired outcomes, and re-examining...
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Adam Hirschhorn - Mayoral Candidate - Dear Fort Collins - Election 2025
Adam Hirschhorn Interview Mayoral candidate Adam Hirschhorn joins Dear Fort Collins to discuss his vision for addressing climate change, affordable housing, and community resilience. Drawing on 13 years as a Wikipedia editor, Hirschhorn emphasizes transparent, fact-driven governance. He outlines…
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Shirley Peel - Mayoral Candidate - Dear Fort Collins - Election 2025
Shirley Peel Interview In this episode of Dear Fort Collins, mayoral candidate Shirley Peel joins host Nick Armstrong to discuss her priorities for the city. A former City Council member, Peel emphasizes infrastructure, small business support, water and energy concerns, and strengthening…
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Scott VanTatenhove "ScottyV" - Mayoral Candidate - Dear Fort Collins - Election 2025
Scott VanTatenhove (“ScottyV”) Interview Scott VanTatenhove (“ScottyV”)—PSD teacher, FoCoMX/FCMoA supporter, and former Transportation Board member—talks with Nick Armstrong about his bid for Fort Collins Mayor (Nov. 2025). He describes a collaboration-first view of the Mayor’s role and outlines...
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Zoelle Lane - City Council District 5 - Dear Fort Collins - Election 2025
Zoelle Lane Interview District 5 candidate Zoelle Lane discusses affordability, housing, and transit in Fort Collins. She favors mid- to high-density and mixed-use zoning along transit corridors, streamlined permits, and a phased local minimum-wage plan with support for small businesses. Lane...
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Amy Hoeven - City Council District 5 - Dear Fort Collins - Election 2025
Amy Hoeven Interview Amy Hoeven, candidate for Fort Collins City Council District 5, shares her priorities ahead of the 2025 election. She discusses protecting vulnerable communities, addressing housing and workforce challenges, and strengthening small businesses. Hoeven emphasizes inclusive...
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Lance Smith - City Council District 3 - Dear Fort Collins - Election 2025
Lance Smith Interview Lance Smith, former Utilities Finance Director and candidate for Fort Collins City Council in District 3, joins Nick Armstrong to discuss the city’s budget, housing, sustainability, water, inclusion, and ranked-choice voting. Smith argues for more prudent budgeting as cash...
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Josh Fudge - City Council District 3 - Dear Fort Collins - Election 2025
Josh Fudge Interview District 3 City Council candidate Josh Fudge joins Nick Armstrong on Dear Fort Collins to discuss Fort Collins’ budget pressures, housing affordability, and regional coordination. Drawing on two decades in local government, he argues that reliance on sales tax constrains...
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Steve Yurash - City Council District 3 - Dear Fort Collins - Election 2025
Steve Yurash Interview District 3 candidate Steve Yurash discusses why he’s running and how he’d approach council work. He argues for more centrist, data-driven decision-making and greater fiscal caution, citing recent budget growth. Yurash supports ranked choice voting, favors higher individual...
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Susan Gutowsky - City Council District 1 - Dear Fort Collins - Election 2025
Susan Gutowsky Interview Susan Gutowsky (City Council District 1 Incumbent and City Council Candidate in the upcoming election) joins Nick Armstrong to talk about her priorities for District 1 — from tackling living affordability and improving North East Fort Collins connectivity to navigating...
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Chris Conway - City Council District 1 - Dear Fort Collins - Election 2025
Chris Conway Interview Chris Conway (City Council District 1 candidate) talks with Nick Armstrong about keeping Fort Collins affordable by speeding up permitting, updating zoning, and allowing more diverse, in-town housing—and how that ties directly to climate goals (less sprawl, shorter…
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Daisy Montgomery - City Council District 1 - Dear Fort Collins - Election 2025
Daisy Montgomery Interview Daisy Montgomery (City Council District 1 candidate) joins Nick Armstrong to talk about fixing northeast Fort Collins connectivity (bike lanes, sidewalks, ADA crossings), balancing climate goals with affordability, and shoring up the local economy with small-business...
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Kendra Boot - Urban Forest Strategic Plan - Dear Fort Collins
Kendra Boot Interview In this episode of Dear Fort Collins, host Nick Armstrong talks with City Forester Kendra Boot about how trees shape the health, beauty, and livability of our city. From maintaining 60,000 public trees to planning for future canopy growth, Kendra explains the strategies…
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Mike OConnell - The Squeeze on the Average American - Dear Fort Collins
Mike O'Connell Interview In this episode of the Dear Fort Collins Podcast, Nick Armstrong speaks with Mike O'Connell, creator of the documentary "The Squeeze on the Average American." O'Connell presents data from his film, arguing that the influence of money in politics has led to economic…
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Rick Hubbard of Walking To Fix Our Democracy - Dear Fort Collins
Rick Hubbard of Walking to Fix Our Democracy (https://www.fixourdemocracy.us/) is an 81-year-old activist who is walking across the country to raise awareness about the need for political reform. He believes that the current political system is failing to serve its citizens and is becoming...
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Robbie Moreland of Represent Fort Collins - 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…
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Conor Duffy - Poudre School Board - Dear Fort Collins - Election 2023
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...
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Scott Schoenbauer - Poudre School Board - Dear Fort Collins - Election 2023
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...
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Kevin Havelda - Poudre School Board - Dear Fort Collins - Election 2023
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…
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Jessica Zamora - Poudre School Board - Dear Fort Collins - Election 2023
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...
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Caleb Larson - Poudre School Board - Dear Fort Collins - Election 2023
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...
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Patricia Babbitt - Mayoral - Dear Fort Collins - Election 2023
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.…
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Emily Francis - District 6 - Dear Fort Collins - Election 2023
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…
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Jeni Arndt - Mayoral - Dear Fort Collins - Election 2023
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...
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Shirley Peel - District 4 - Dear Fort Collins - Election 2023
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…
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Julie Pignataro - District 2 - Dear Fort Collins - Election 2023
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,...
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Eric Hamrick - District 2 - Dear Fort Collins - Election 2023
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...
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Alexander Adams - District 6 - Dear Fort Collins - Election 2023
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…
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Melanie Potyondy - District 4 - Dear Fort Collins - Election 2023
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...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
🎙️ Welcome to "Dear Fort Collins," your go-to podcast for unraveling the magic of our city! Hosted by Nick Armstrong, we dive into the inner workings of Fort Collins 2-3 times a month. 🏠💡 From City Council insights to neighborhood know-how, we answer YOUR burning questions with expert takes. Discover the talents shaping our community and get tips to thrive as a local. 🌳Tune in for facts and actionable wisdom to make the most of life in Fort Collins! 🌄
HOSTED BY
Nick Armstrong
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