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Spring 2007
The following candidates faced very competitive races at the state and local level.
Their races were crucial elements to change the balance of power and bringing progressive values to the decision making bodies at the state and local level.
Lisa Poppaw
Elected to Fort Collins City Council - District 2 (Open Seat)
Lisa Poppaw is a community leader who started a neighborhood watch organization, which reduced break-in and auto theft levels. She is a nonprofit grant writer, member of the Fort Collins Human Rights Commission, a local columnist, and the Parent Teacher Organization President. Lisa won her race for District 2 on the Fort Collins City Council - the most competitive seat of three seats in the April 3, 2007 municipal election. Her victory switched the balance of power on the Fort Collins City Council from conservative to progressive.
Lisa Poppaw is a community leader who started a neighborhood watch organization, which reduced break-in and auto theft levels. She is a nonprofit grant writer, member of the Fort Collins Human Rights Commission, a local columnist, and the Parent Teacher Organization President. Lisa won her race for District 2 on the Fort Collins City Council - the most competitive seat of three seats in the April 3, 2007 municipal election. Her victory switched the balance of power on the Fort Collins City Council from conservative to progressive.
Jessica King
Elected to Oshkosh City Council (Challenger)
Jessica King won her election to the Oshkosh City Council in 2007, and has been a member of our farm team since 2005. She recently completed an intense, eight-month leadership development program for women. Before her election, Jessica was a practicing attorney and active on numerous community boards.