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Larimer County Clerk and Recorder
The Larimer County Clerk and Recorder and their staff “administer elections, safeguard the foundation of county government by recording property and other public records, and serve as agents of the state in administering vehicle titling and licensing processes that impact residents’ daily lives.”
At a time when our democracy is under threat, the Clerk and Recorder plays an important role in safeguarding the electoral process by managing our elections, ballots, and voter rolls.
Ken Forsythe
Why Running
"We've all seen the unprecedented pressure Donald Trump has put on our election systems, on Gov. Polis, and on public servants, including county clerks, who are responsible for protecting our civic institutions.…. In my federal career, my office was similarly nonpartisan, though led by elected officials who set policy, determined priorities, and allocated resources. The challenges of maintaining non-partisanship in daily operations while navigating political pressures from above are something I'm familiar with.”
Education
Ph.D., Agriculture Economics, specializing in International Trade Policy, University of Missouri-Columbia, 1991.
Brown Research Fellow at the University of Missouri-Columbia
Professional Experience
Retired from USDA in 2023.
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), USDA, and joined Veterinary Services Center for Epidemiology and Animal Health (CEAH), Fort Collins, Colorado, 1993 -
Economic Research Service, USDA, Washington, D.C., implementing animal and plant health provisions of international trade agreements, 1991 -
Teaching Assistantship, University of Missouri-Columbia, 1987
Professional Responsibilities:
Experienced in a nonpartisan environment led by elected officials.
Leading and supervising teams working in risk analysis and indemnity.
Situation Unit Leader for deployments to field locations while on task forces and incident management teams.
Develop innovative methods and approaches to the implementation of animal health programs.
Certified as a trainer in team development and received targeted leadership training.
Policy Positions
Supports "safeguarding the integrity of our election system from outside influences, including federal overreach"
Supports "safeguarding voter data from outside influences, including federal overreach.”
Endorsements
Senator Janice Marchman, Colorado 15th Senate District
Northern Colorado Labor Council (affiliated with AFL-CIO)
Dave Kovach, FOCO Legal Services
Dr. Kevin Cassidy, Veterinary Medical Officer (retired), Center for Epidemiology and Animal Health, APHIS Veterinary Services, U.S. Department of Agriculture
The Honorable Paul Sacco, Retired Municipal Judge