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Jennifer Arndt

Jennifer Arndt

American politician

Jennifer James "Jeni" Arndt is an American politician serving as the mayor of Fort Collins, Colorado. She assumed office on April 27, 2021.

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Early life and education

A native of Fort Collins, Colorado, Arndt graduated from Poudre High School. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology from Colorado College, a Master of Arts in geography from the University of Colorado Boulder, a Master of Science in special education from Purdue University, a Master of Business Administration from the University of Colorado Boulder, and a PhD in curriculum and instruction from Purdue University.[1][2]

Career

Arndt is a former member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 53rd District, serving from January 7, 2015, until her resignation on April 16, 2021.[3] She is a member of the Democratic Party.[4][5][6]

On December 30, 2020, Arndt announced that she was running for mayor of Fort Collins, Colorado in the April 6, 2021, election.[7] Arndt won the race, defeating two opponents and winning about 63% of the total votes cast.[8] She assumed office on April 27, 2021.[9] On June 29, 2023, Mayor Arndt affiliated with the Forward Party.[10] On November 7, 2023, she won reelection in Fort Collins.[11]

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    Jeni Arndt's Biography
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    Goodland, Marianne (April 16, 2021). "Rep. Jeni Arndt of Fort Collins resigns after House tribute: challengers for HD53 amass". Colorado Politics. Retrieved April 16, 2021.
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    "Jeni James Arndt". Open States. Retrieved March 2, 2017.
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    "Jeni James Arndt". Colorado Legislature website. Retrieved March 2, 2017.
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    "Jennifer Arndt". Ballotpedia. Retrieved March 2, 2017.
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    "Jeni Arndt 4 Mayor". jeniarndt4mayor. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
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    Marmaduke, Jacy (April 7, 2021). "Jeni Arndt wins Fort Collins mayoral race". Fort Collins Coloradoan. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
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    "Fort Collins City Council welcomes new members and says farewell to departing ones".
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    https://finance.yahoo.com/news/fort-collins-mayor-jeni-arndt-164000413.doc
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    Powell, Rebecca (November 8, 2023). "Fort Collins mayor: Arndt wins second term". Fort Collins Coloradoan. Retrieved November 8, 2023.


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