Susan Gutowsky

Party Affiliation:
Democratic
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Educational Background:
University of California Irvine with year of study in Spain at the University of Madrid
Masters, Colorado State University
Policy Positions
Create unique opportunities to engage students at PSD and CSU to participate in the work of City Council.
Create more public pickleball courts so the game is accessible and affordable.
Maintain safe, clean, livable neighborhoods.
Protect quality of life for our seniors, and every one of our marginalized and vulnerable populations.
Practice good stewardship of our natural areas.
Protect our Poudre River.
Actively support local businesses and entrepreneurships.
Advocate for partnerships that create truly affordable housing.
Support access to community mental health services.
Support the protection of animals in our community.
Maintain safe routes to our schools.
Actively support our Climate Action goals.
Maintain transparency and honesty.
Professional Experience
Public school teacher, 34 years; 26 of those middle school, PSD
Community Involvement
Past
Project Smile Board
NoCo Humane Society
Judge for the Larimer County Elections Centers
Liaison to the Historic Preservation Commission.
Former liaison to the Cultural Resources Board
Two consecutive terms, Director, PSD Board of Education
Liaison, Parks/Recreation Board
Present
Council member since 2019 (liaison to the Senior Advisory Board)
Downtown Development Authority Board
Chair, Poudre Fire Authority Board
Lions Club
Museo de Las Tres Colonias
Behavioral Health Policy Council
Urban Renewal Authority Board
Art in Public Places Board
Endorsements
Ray Maratinez, Former Mayor/City Councilman
Carolyn Reed, former PSD Director
Bob Bacon, former member of Colorado Senate
Jeannie Craft, former project coordinator for Project Smile
Don Butler, Coats and Boot director
Joann Ginal, former member of Colorado Senate
Carol Ann Hixon
Jan Borman
Eric Hamrick
Emly Harris
Tom Balchak, former PSD Director
John Kefalas
Ron Lautzenheiser
Myles Crane
Kristen Draper, PSD Director
Susan Colvin
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