Shirley Peel

Party Affiliation:
Unaffiliated (has identified as Republican in the past)
Campaign Website:
Education:
Degree in Elementary Education and an English minor, with Early Childhood certificate, Angelo State University
Policy Positions
Role of Government: Believes in fiscal responsibility, public safety, and strengthening our community through personal responsibility and opportunity - not more government programs.
Business Community: Supports cutting red tape, streamlining permitting, and fostering local entrepreneurship through incubator spaces and school-employer partnerships.
Housing: Advocates for expanding affordable and workforce housing via smart zoning, protecting mobile home parks, and promoting mixed-income developments near transit.
Cost of Living: Backs policies to keep utilities, childcare, and essential services affordable, while partnering with businesses to provide optimal wages.
Transportation: Prioritizes reliable Transfort service, walkable infrastructure, road safety, and maintaining transportation systems for all users.
Environmental Protection: Emphasizes preserving open spaces, protecting natural resources, and ensuring development aligns with environmental stewardship.
Neighborhoods: Supports community-based public safety, enhanced mental health response teams, and neighborhood resilience through design and engagement.
Professional Experience
Retired educator
Director/Founder/Board Member, Christian Core Academy, 2007-2021
Director/Founder, Comstock Preschool, 1991-1993
Classroom teacher (Gifted and Talented Committee Member, District Curriculum Development Committee Member), San Felipe-Del Rio Consolidated School District, 1988-1991
Community Involvement
Fort Collins Planning and Zoning Commission (term expires March 31, 2028)
Councilmember, District 4, Fort Collins City Council, 2021 2024
Legislative Affairs Committee
Finance Committee
Member, National League of Cities’ Family and Youth Advisory Board
Fort Collins Planning and Zoning Commission
Endorsements
Shirley Peel indicates on her campaign website that she is not seeking or accepting endorsements. In a Twitter post dated May 2, 2025, the Larimer County Republican Party indicated support for her campaign. Ms. Peel does not appear to have an X account and did not solicit the support.
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