Fort Collins is taking civic engagement to the streets, literally, with its upcoming Open Streets event on September 15. In a move aimed at fostering direct dialogue between Fort Collins City Councilmembers and residents, a series of informal community listening sessions are slated to occur along the temporarily car-free Shields St., stretching from Mountain Ave. to Lake St. Each Councilmember will be available at designated times to hear from constituents, starting with Councilmember Emily Francis at 10 a.m. and concluding with Councilmember Tricia Canonico at 2 p.m.
For those looking to have their voices heard, the lineup is as follows: Councilmember Emily Francis will be on hand from 10 to 11 a.m., followed by Councilmember Kelly Ohlson who will eagerly be available to engage from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. While overlapping slightly, Councilmember Melanie Potyondy will join in to directly interact with the public from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m., with Councilmember Tricia Canonico rounding out the sessions from 1 – 2 p.m. This initiative serves as an opportunity for citizens to actively participate in city governance and to directly converse on matters that concern them most.
All residents of Fort Collins are invited to come out and share their ideas and perspectives on pressing city matters. Whether it's about local infrastructure, public services, environmental issues, or community programs, these listening sessions offer a platform for open conversation. According to the City of Fort Collins, this event underscores the council's commitment to understanding and addressing the needs and challenges facing their constituents.
