Jennifer Arndt
Jennifer Arndt | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Fort Collins, Colorado | |
| In office April 27, 2021 – January 13, 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Wade Troxell |
| Succeeded by | Emily Francis |
| Member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 53rd district | |
| In office January 7, 2015 – April 16, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Randy Fischer |
| Succeeded by | Andrew Boesenecker |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Democratic |
| Other political affiliations | Forward (since 2023) |
| Education | Colorado College (BA) University of Colorado Boulder (MA, MBA) Purdue University (MS, PhD) |
Jennifer James "Jeni" Arndt is an American politician who served as the mayor of Fort Collins, Colorado from 2021 to 2026. She previously served in the Colorado House of Representatives, representing the 53rd district from 2015 to 2021.
Early life and education
A native of Fort Collins, Colorado, Arndt graduated from Poudre High School. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology from Colorado College, a Master of Arts in geography from the University of Colorado Boulder, a Master of Science in special education from Purdue University, a Master of Business Administration from the University of Colorado Boulder, and a PhD in curriculum and instruction from Purdue University.[1][2]
Career
Arndt is a former member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 53rd District, serving from January 7, 2015, until her resignation on April 16, 2021.[3] She was a member of the Democratic Party.[4][5][6]
On December 30, 2020, Arndt announced that she was running for mayor of Fort Collins, Colorado in the April 6, 2021, election.[7] Arndt won the race, defeating two opponents and winning about 63% of the total votes cast.[8] She assumed office on April 27, 2021.[9] On June 29, 2023, Mayor Arndt affiliated with the Forward Party.[10] On November 7, 2023, she won reelection in Fort Collins.[11] In March 2025, Arndt said she would not seek a third term as mayor.[12]
See also
References
- ^ "Jennifer Arndt". Ballotpedia. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
- ^ Jeni Arndt's Biography
- ^ Goodland, Marianne (April 16, 2021). "Rep. Jeni Arndt of Fort Collins resigns after House tribute: challengers for HD53 amass". Colorado Politics. Retrieved April 16, 2021.
- ^ "Jeni James Arndt". Open States. Archived from the original on August 24, 2016. Retrieved March 2, 2017.
- ^ "Jeni James Arndt". Colorado Legislature website. Retrieved March 2, 2017.
- ^ "Jennifer Arndt". Ballotpedia. Retrieved March 2, 2017.
- ^ "Jeni Arndt 4 Mayor". jeniarndt4mayor. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
- ^ Marmaduke, Jacy (April 7, 2021). "Jeni Arndt wins Fort Collins mayoral race". Fort Collins Coloradoan. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
- ^ "Fort Collins City Council welcomes new members and says farewell to departing ones".
- ^ "Fort Collins Mayor Jeni Arndt Affiliates with Forward Party". Forward Party. June 29, 2023. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
- ^ Powell, Rebecca (November 8, 2023). "Fort Collins mayor: Arndt wins second term". Fort Collins Coloradoan. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
- ^ Heltzell, Dallas (March 17, 2025). "Arndt won't seek re-election as Fort Collins mayor". BizWest. Retrieved January 14, 2026.