Published on December 03, 2025
Contact: Delynn Coldiron, City Clerk, 970-221-6515, dcoldiron@fortcollins.gov
The City of Fort Collins is seeking candidates to fill the District 6 City Council vacancy following Emily Francis’ election as mayor.
Applications for the vacant seat are due no later than 5 p.m. Dec. 31. City Council will narrow the applicant pool to no more than five during a special meeting on Jan. 13, 2026. Council will then hold interviews and select an applicant at a work session and special meeting on Jan. 14. The selected applicant will be sworn into office at the Jan. 20 City Council meeting.
Community members can provide comments to City Council regarding the applicants by emailing CityLeaders@fortcollins.gov or by sending comments to:
City Clerk’s Office
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
The appointment will last until a newly elected Councilmember is sworn in following the November 2027 municipal election. If the appointed Councilmember wishes to retain the District 6 seat, they will need to run for election in November 2027.
Applicants must meet the following qualifications:
Application materials are available online or by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at CityClerk@fortcollins.gov, 970-221-6515, 300 Laporte Ave.
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