Currently holds the office of Fort Collins City Council - District 6 until November 7, 2027.
Candidate for Fort Collins City Mayor in 2025 Colorado General Election.
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Get StartedWhile diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts are facing an increasingly hostile environment nationwide, Emily will ensure that our current protective laws are enforced for our LGBTQIA residents and that the City of Fort Collins will not work with ICE. Learn more
She will also invest in workforce development so residents have access to the skills and opportunities needed to succeed. Fort Collins should be a city where people can both find meaningful work and afford to stay. Learn more
As Mayor, Emily will work to create better-paying jobs that reflect the real cost of living in Fort Collins. She will strengthen partnerships with CSU, Front Range, and local employers to expand career pathways and opportunities. Learn more
As Mayor, Emily will make it easier and more predictable to start and run a business in Fort Collins. She will prioritize policies that reduce costs, shortening the time it takes to open a small business, and dedicating resources to support mom and pop businesses, so that Fort Collins keeps what makes it special…. Small, local businesses. Learn more
As Mayor, Emily will prioritize strong environmental protections because clean water, healthy air, and thriving natural spaces aren’t luxuries—they’re necessities. As part of her commitment to preserving our environment as a public good for all both now and for future generations, Emily will do everything she can to safeguard the Poudre River and the City’s open spaces. Learn more
Every Fort Collins resident deserves a safe and healthy home. As Mayor Pro Tem, I supported rental registration to help protect renters from unsafe or unfair housing. We need to make sure the program is working. As Mayor, I will ensure that we hold negligent landlords accountable. Learn more
Breakdown City organization silos so all decisions consider the impact and cost on housing Increase funding for affordable housing. Learn more
Expand housing choices and availability across the city. Learn more
To ensure Fort Collins remains a place where everyone can afford to live, as Mayor I will work to establish a dedicated Housing Fund that supports the creation and preservation of affordable homes. This fund will prioritize projects that meet the needs of working families, seniors, and low-income residents—whether through direct investment, public-private partnerships, or support for nonprofit housing providers. Learn more
Making the City’s development process more predictable and efficient, reducing the time it takes to build a home. Learn more
As Mayor, Emily will prioritize investments that make our streets work for all ages and abilities. Better sidewalks, protected bike lanes, accessible transit, and safer crossings—especially near schools, parks, and busy corridors. Learn more
As Mayor, Emily will make buses faster by focusing on building out the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system and make sure routes are going to and from where people need to go. Keeping buses fare free and making our transit system faster will make our transit system more reliable and accessible. Learn more
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