My team and I have been knocking on every door in District 1. Neighborhood after neighborhood, around 10 miles of walking each day. Beyond reaffirming the value of good orthotics and quality footwear, I've had some truly wonderful conversations with neighbors.
Category: Local Issues
Let’s talk Hughes and the Environment
Throughout Fort Collins, we're living the impact of a singular focus on building a community around an admittedly very-special hub: Old Town. While I love and appreciate what Old Town has to offer, when it comes to the edges of Fort Collins, we've left it largely to developers to fund and plan literally everything. That's …
What I’ve learned from talking to organizations and neighbors around District 1
Focused, purposeful outreach is the first step to engaging in the community, and I've had conversations with countless organizations, neighbors, and community leaders to learn what they expect from a Fort Collins City Councilperson. In running for City Council, organizations and groups often reach out to you directly. For instance: Here are my responses to …
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About those bike lanes and trails in Fort Collins District 1…
Let's talk about transportation infrastructure in Fort Collins District 1. Today Governor Polis shared this very cool idea and story: "How Colorado’s Free E-Bike Program Fits Into Its Plan To Slow Climate Change" - https://www.cpr.org/2021/02/10/how-colorados-free-e-bike-program-fits-into-its-plan-to-slow-climate-change/ I truly wish something like this was feasible in Fort Collins, but no matter where you live in District 1, …
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Check out the Nick For FoCo Campaign HQ
As a parentpreneur, I know well the struggles that come with teaching your kids, running a business, or running a City Council campaign from your kitchen table turned classroom. Without a strong support structure, it's damn near impossible. Our family has been learning and growing together during COVID, and we know the difficulties first-hand. We're …
Nick For FoCo: Interview with Aquiles Quiroga
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Tk2gr4Xryk Nick Armstrong in an interview with local musician and small business owner Aquiles Quiroga about persevering as a creative and running a business during COVID. Follow Aquiles' music at: https://www.facebook.com/achillesquiroga and directly at: Aquiles.Quiroga@gmail.com. Check out what Aquiles has to say and learn more about how Nick will have your back on Fort Collins …
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Nick For FoCo: What are your favorite local businesses?
https://youtu.be/nGIVDDcZsmg What are some of your favorite local Fort Collins businesses? Just a few of mine: Akinz, Horsetooth Hot Sauce, and Life's a Buch Kombucha! You can find all sorts of other local businesses right on the Fort Collins Marketplace created by Visit Fort Collins! Supporting local businesses owned by your neighbors helps create jobs, …
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