Longmont Economic Development Partnership (LEDP) CEO Erin Fosdick announced that she would be resigning from her role because of “constant undermining, lack of respect, and uncertainty” she received from city officials. Her last day working for the nonprofit will be March 13.
Fosdick announced her resignation on February 26 to LEDP board chair Cameron Grant and former board chair Eric Wallace, and a letter she wrote explaining her resignation was read to Longmont City Council on February 28.
“I love Longmont and have dedicated much of my professional career to the city. I’ve tried to make a positive impact on the community,” Fosdick wrote. “I had hoped that my deep knowledge of the community, my professional expertise [and] strong, authentic relationship to Longmont would allow me to drive progress. However I found that collaboration, teamwork, transparency and shared success are not values embraced by the city leadership.”
LEDP is a nonprofit organization that was founded in 1981 (as the Economic Development Association of Longmont). The nonprofit’s mission is to “lead a comprehensive, collaborative economic development strategy to promote and strengthen our community's economic health.” According to the Longmont Times-Call, Longmont City Council rejected a proposal to make LEDP part of the city government four years ago.
Fosdick began her role as LEDP president and CEO in April 2023. She had previously worked as a Longmont City Planner for more than 17 years.
