City Council

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The Fort Collins City Council is the elected leadership for the City and sets the City's policy and laws. City Council includes six district Councilmembers and a Mayor elected at-large.

Councilmembers serve four-year terms and can serve up to two terms. The Mayor serves two-year terms and can serve up to three terms. City Council chooses the Mayor Pro Tem from all Councilmembers for a two-year term.

 

Contact and Events

To email all Councilmembers and the City Manager at once, use cityleaders@fortcollins.gov.

Want to invite the Mayor or Councilmembers to your event? Submit a request at least two weeks in advance.

Council Information

Council Compensation

In November 2022, Fort Collins residents passed a Charter amendment to base Council pay on the Area Median Income (AMI) for the Fort Collins/Loveland area for a single-person household. The amounts are updated each year:

  • Mayor: 75% of AMI
  • Mayor Pro Tem: 60% of AMI
  • Councilmembers: 50% of AMI

As of July 1, 2024, Councilmembers receive this annual pay:

  • Mayor: $62,400
  • Mayor Pro Tem: $49,920
  • Councilmembers: $41,600

 

Email Transparency

Access the Council Email Archive

Submit your email address to have the username/password and login instructions sent to you.

Click here to view form.

About Email Transparency

Under the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA), all emails to and from City Council must be shared with the public, with few exceptions. To promote transparency, emails will be visible in an online archive unless the sender puts #PRIVATE in the subject line. However, the City of Fort Collins can't guarantee that emails marked "#PRIVATE" will stay private. The online archive is usually updated twice a week.

 

Anti-Discrimination & Anti-Harassment Policy

The Mayor and City Council are committed to providing an environment that exemplifies the highest standards of ethical behavior, treats others with dignity and respect and is known for its honesty, inclusivity and transparency. Adopted in 2023, the Fort Collins Anti-Discrimination, Anti-Harassment Policy ("Policy") embodies the City Council's commitment to prevent and address discrimination; harassment, including sexual harassment; and retaliation. Discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in the workplace are against the law and will not be tolerated.

Through adoption, implementation, and enforcement of this Policy and through continuing education and training provided by or through the Human Resources Department ("HR"), the Fort Collins City Council seeks to prevent, address, and correct behavior that violates this Policy.

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