Kathi Wright for Loveland Mayor

“Loveland to me has truly been a land of love. When I moved here and started my little photography business 10 years ago, I found support and encouragement here that I didn’t find even in neighboring towns. I was a registered Democrat until a few months ago when I got fed up with the two-party system altogether and switched to unaffiliated. I see voters of both parties holding to their party label rather than actually thinking about the people running under those labels, and what those people are doing.

Kevin Cox
Loveland Resident

“Kathi has been a member of the Loveland Community for over 40 years and has given of herself to the community selflessly through leadership roles throughout those years.

As Boys & Girls Club director, she led the care and development of Loveland youth that will benefit our community for years to come. Kathi is still very involved in the Boys & Girls Club as an active volunteer and is continuing to develop our youths today.

After retiring from the Boys & Girls Club, Kathi stepped into an active role with United Way and continues her community involvement and tireless leadership with focus on making Loveland the best it can be.

As a City Council member, Kathi stands for the entire community, not just a subsection of the community. Her active involvement in city commissions and other city efforts speaks for itself in that she is looking out for Loveland as a whole. Kathi will not be swayed by special interests represented by some in city government. She will carefully consider all sides of an issue and represent all segments of the community as a balanced and visionary leader who understands Loveland and our needs now and in the future.

I cannot think of anyone who will represent Loveland more objectively and honestly with an open mind than Kathi Wright. That is why I’m voting for Kathi and am asking you to do the same.”

Phyllis Moore
Loveland Resident

“Kathi Wright is definitely the right choice for mayor of Loveland. Her dedication and commitment to improving Loveland is evident through her decades of volunteering and working in our community. Over the years you may have gotten to know her during her volunteer work at Garfield Elementary School, or perhaps you’ve seen her leading a Rotary event or being honored as the grand marshall of the Loveland Corn Roast parade.

Kathi is consistently focused on bringing people together in order to create positive outcomes. She may be best known for her 26 years of leadership with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Larimer County. Kathi recognized the intense needs of our youth and set out to advocate for a solution. While executive director of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Larimer County, she led capital campaigns and built two incredible 20,000-square-foot clubs for children and teens — Fort Collins in 2001 and Loveland in 2009. These clubs were the direct result of her enthusiasm and determination.

As current or former elected officials, we have each had the chance to work with Kathi and to witness the profound impact that her advocacy has had in Loveland. Kathi has positively transformed the lives of thousands of families. Her vast experience, her leadership skills, and her vision to create a strong community of diverse citizens who work together cooperatively make Kathi Wright the right choice for Loveland mayor.”

Cecil Gutierrez
Former Loveland Mayor

Pam Howard
Vice President – Thompson School District Board of Education

Lori Hvizda Ward
President – Thompson School District Board of Education

Leah Johnson
Loveland City Councilor

“I first met Kathi Wright when we worked together on a Rotary fundraiser for Boys & Girls Club of Larimer County. Her special smile and persuasive manner made me say yes when invited to sit on the board of the organization. For five years I served and got to know Kathi’s leadership style.

Collaboration, vision and teamwork are the hallmarks of that style.

Kathi currently represents Ward II on the Loveland City Council and is running under the tagline “Positive, Constructive Leadership.” Her emphasis is to support plans and projects that retain our sense of community while working with partners such as business, non-profits and cultural services. Of particular interest are projects that bring primary jobs to Loveland.

Kathi is running for mayor to help bring balance and positivity to the council.

Until her retirement last year, Wright led the Boys & Girls Club of Larimer County from an organization serving dozens of kids to one with six locations that serves thousands of kids. She raised money to build the Fort Collins and Loveland clubs and managed budgets of over $2 million.

Besides her nonprofit experience, Wright also has solid business credibility — she started her career at the Kearney, Neb., Chamber of Commerce, where for six years she helped build the business community there.

Kathi’s approach to studying the key issues in our city is solid. She’s attended meetings to learn about water, transportation, broadband, homelessness, innovative sentencing and cultural resources. This “learner” method gives Kathi a broad understanding of the issues that face our community and shows her primary virtue as a true servant leader.

I urge you to participate, contribute and serve this wonderful community of Loveland. Just like Kathi does.

Please join me in voting for Kathi Wright for mayor.”

Lee Porter
Loveland Resident

“I urge your support for Kathi Wright for mayor of Loveland. Of all the candidates, Kathi is most adept and committed to working with varied interests to help Loveland move forward, not backward. During her long tenure as executive director of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County, she met and worked with people from all walks of life, all political persuasions, government, private and nonprofits — all to help improve the lives of our children in Larimer County. Boys & Girls Club services and opportunities expanded exponentially during Kathi’s time as director — her efforts in that position will benefit our community years into the future.

Kathi knows how not to make enemies or alienate people; rather, she knows how to find common ground to accomplish shared goals for making this city as good as it can be. I have known Kathi for a long time and seen her commitment, energy, and passion in action. Please give her your vote for mayor of Loveland.”

Denise A. Bretting

Loveland Resident

“It is with great pleasure and excitement that I endorse Kathi Wright as a candidate for Mayor of Loveland.   As Mayor of Loveland almost 40 years ago I was privileged to work with Kathi at that time.  She’s been deeply involved in our community ever since.  She’ll do a great job.” 

Ray Reeb
Former Loveland Mayor

“I have known Kathi for almost 3 decades and have and watched her strong leadership ability bring innovation, opportunity, and value to every program, effort and person she is involved with.  Her commitment, compassion, and heart has built and expanded the Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County to what they are today.  Their success was achieved through Kathi’s persistence and ability to build a strong, unified vision by engaging ideas and people, actively listening to all, developing relationships and bringing the never-ending positive “can do” attitude that builds unified support.  Kathi has turned her efforts to the City of Loveland and is ready to channel her leadership skills for the betterment of the Loveland community as Mayor. I am endorsing Kathi for Mayor because she listens, will provide strong leadership, and has an understanding and respect for everyone.” 

Kathy Gilliland
Former Loveland Mayor

“In a community that seems to be full of voices who are yelling at each other, calling names, and more concerned about being heard than listening, John Fogle and Kathi Wright are both working hard to make (and keep) Loveland a great place to live.

I am happy to endorse John Fogle for City Council in Ward 3, and Kathi Wright for Mayor. They are thoughtful and reasonable, and they care about Loveland deeply. That is the kind of leadership that we need.

John Fogle’s tenacious work on bringing fiber optic municipal broadband to Loveland is exemplary of the kind of work he has done on council. John has put in countless hours working to bring Loveland into the 21st century, even when it wasn’t understood or supported by some other members of council. Without his determination and tech-savvy, we wouldn’t be moving forward on this very important issue.

And, we still need John Fogle’s leadership on council to ensure that wise decisions are made as we move into this next phase of implementing municipal broadband.

Kathi Wright is kind and caring. She is thoughtful and tenacious. Her steadfast work as executive director for the boys and girls club of Larimer County created a safe space for thousands of youth to grow up in our community.

Kathi is the kind of leader that we can count on to listen and work as a team with the rest of council (regardless of who that is), with the business community, and with all of the citizens of Loveland.

Please vote. And when you do, choose reasonable thoughtful leaders, who are collaborative, not divisive.

We need to work together for the betterment of ALL of Loveland!”

Thanks,
Vi Wickam
Loveland Resident

“I went to a ‘Meet the candidate’ event at ‘Origins’ this morning, where I met Kathi Wright who is running for mayor of Loveland. She has an impressive resume, strong bonds with the community and I was impressed with her knowledge and her vision for the future. Thanks Kathi for taking the time to share your views.”

Leonardus Grassens

“We support you Kathi as you take on the adventure of running for Loveland’s mayor!!!! Such a nice visit with you!!! Go get em Kathi!!!”

Karen James
Loveland Resident

“I am excited to endorse Kathi Wright for mayor. She is the one candidate who has proven that she can be collaborative to get things done. Her main interest is seeing that Loveland continues to be the wonderful place where we all choose to live.

Kathi has the experience of working with people from all walks of life to accomplish some incredible goals. I recall when the Boys and Girls Club inhabited a very small building on West 10th Street. Her ability to develop and share a long-term vision with the community has resulted in the expansion of services to the youths in our community that is phenomenal. This was accomplished by bringing people together in a positive way.

Kathi has brought that same positive ‘can do’ attitude to City Council. We need that kind of visionary, collaborative and positive leader as mayor. Kathi understands that we need businesses of every size for Loveland to remain a vibrant city. Her vision of providing quality transportation choices is excellent, and she supports maintaining our superior infrastructure. Kathi Wright is not encumbered by political dogma or building a political career. It’s all about Loveland. Please join me in electing the ‘Wright mayor’!”

Cecil Gutierrez
Former Loveland Mayor