_edited.png)
Tricia Canonico
Party Affiliation:
Democratic/Progressive
Campaign Website:
Education:
MA/ABD, Comparative Politics, International Studies, International Security - University of Denver, 2005
BA, International Relations and Affairs, Business, Cum Laude - Xavier University, 1991
Certificate, Cours de Civilization, French Studies - University of Paris I: Panthéon-Sarbonne, 1991
Policy Positions
Livability: Aims to enhance daily life in Fort Collins through community-building investments like passenger rail, bike infrastructure, and inclusive civic engagement.
Affordability: Supports expanding housing options by streamlining development, promoting ADUs, and incentivizing innovative, low-cost construction methods.
Sustainability: Advocates for clean energy, waste reduction, and green infrastructure to build a resilient, equitable, and environmentally sound economy.
Economic Vitality: Champions small business growth, inclusive entrepreneurship, and workforce development aligned with emerging industries like cleantech and biotech.
Professional Experience
City Council Member - City of Fort Collins, April 2021-present
Councilwoman Elect Fort Collins District 3 - City of Fort Collins, December 2020-present
Co-Founder - SuburbanBees.com, July 2013-September 2017
Owner and Founder - Cocoa Daisy, July 2006-September 2010
Community Involvement
Local Government Advisory Committee Member - US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), January 2024-present
Member, Board of Directors - Front Range Passenger Rail District, June 2024-present
Representative - Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization, ?-present
Board Member - The Family Center/La Familia, June 2020-October 2022
Organizer - FeedtheNoCoFrontline, March-December 2020
Endorsements
● Hon. Joe Neguse, Congressman (CO-2)
● Janice Marchman, State Senator, SD15
● Katie Wallace, State Senator, SD17
● Kristen Draper, President, Poudre School District Board of Education
● Jessica Zamora, Vice President, Poudre School District Board of Education
● Carolyn Reed, Director, Poudre School District Board of Education
● Conor Duffy, Director, Poudre School District Board of Education
● Kevin Havelda, Director, Poudre School District Board of Education
● Jody Shadduck-McNally, Larimer County Commissioner
● Chris Conway,Candidate, Fort Collins City Council
● Josh Fudge, Candidate, Fort Collins City Council
● Betsy Markey, Former U.S. Congresswoman
● Emma Pinter, Adams County Commissione
● George Marlin, Clear Creek County Commissioner