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The City has a new department named Housing and Community Vitality. This new department combines what were the Neighborhood Services and Social Sustainability departments. The Director of this new department is Chad Wright.

Chad Wright served as Executive Director of the Colorado Springs Housing Authority since 2013, following a four-year tenure as their Assistant Executive Director of Operations. Chad has also served as the Principal Analyst and Affordable Housing Program Director for the City of Colorado Springs, Community Solutions Manager for United Way of Metro Nashville, and Senior Community Development Analyst for the Greater Nashville Regional Council. Chad has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Tennessee and a Master of Arts degree with an emphasis in Public Policy from Dartmouth College. We are excited to have him join the City of Fort Collins!

Launched Dec. 10, the City's new website is designed to help you find what you need quickly and confidently. The official .gov domain underscores reliable and accurate information, while clear navigation and simplified information make exploring City programs and services easy. With fully-accessible features and customer-focused design, FortCollins.gov was built with our community in mind. Stay informed and connect with your City through FortCollins.gov!

In November, Fort Collins voters elected a new Mayor and City Councilmembers in Districts 1, 3 and 5. Those new Councilmembers will take their oaths of office on Jan. 13, 2026. This election successfully rolled out ranked choice voting. Among many things the voters approved, a sales tax was extended that provides funding specifically for the capital needs of Affordable Housing. 

Did you know the Affordable Housing Board posts educational information on matters pertaining to affordable housing issues of concern to the City? Check out information at: Affordable Housing Board City of Fort Collins

The City is recruiting for Boards and Commissions.  The Affordable Housing Board will have openings for terms starting in 2026. Visit https://www.fortcollins.gov/Government/Boards-and-Commissions to learn more and apply.

The Affordable Housing Board’s next meeting is on January 8 at 4:00pm. This meeting will be at Oak 140.  Hope to see you there!

On the Horizon – What's Coming Up?

January 6, 2026 New Website Demonstration at City Council Meeting

January 13, 2026 Swearing-in of new Councilmembers at Special Meeting

January 27, 2026 Council Liaison assignments to Board and Commission at Work Session

February10, 2026 Review of City Strategic Plan and Council Priorities at Work Session

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