A fixture in the local political scene and a community activist are the sole candidates for the at-large seat on the City Council.
Sean McCoy and Mitzi Nicoletti have declared their candidacy for the unexpired at-large seat, vacated by Joan Peck when she launched her successful campaign for mayor last year. Both must now circulate a nomination petition which has to be signed by no fewer than 50 qualified electors, according to the City Clerk’s Office website.
The first day for candidates to begin circulating petitions is Aug. 9 and petitions must be returned to the City Clerk by Aug. 29 at 5 p.m., according to the City Clerk.
The at-large election will be held Nov. 8 in coordination with the scheduled general election.
McCoy ran unsuccessfully for city council last year. He was a city council member from 2007 to 2011 and fought for many issues throughout his term including affordable housing and the right for the public to speak at council meetings, according to his website.
He also served on multiple boards and commissions prior to serving on the city council including the Housing and Human Services Commission, Planning and Zoning Commission, Longmont Police Standards board and on the Boulder County Open Space commission.
Nicoletti served as board member for Sustainable Resilient Longmont and chaired the SRL Renewable Energy Committee, according to her campaign website. She also is a co-founder and member of the Longmont Climate Community.
She has served as a Board Member of the Longmont Art Walk, Longmont Downtown Association and the local Girl Scouts, according to her website.
Mitzi co-founded WCW, or Women Chocolate and Wine, which focused on helping local women business owners network and build a community. It grew to over 500 members, the website states.
