Students offered rare opportunity to
interact with their elected representatives on campus.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
5:30-7:30pm
Lory Student Center, 2nd Floor, East Ballroom
The ASCSU Department of Community Affairs is hosting its annual City Council roundtable where students will be able to sit down and enjoy free appetizers with each member. Students will have a chance to learn about the important issues facing both the campus and local communities. Six members of Council are scheduled to be in attendance. Only Colorado State students are allowed to attend in an effort to keep the discussions focused on student-related issues.
Possible issues to be discussed include housing, transportation/transit, safety, neighborhood livability and many other issues of concern to students.
About City Council
City Council has seven members who are elected for a four year term. City council serves as the community’s legislative body, with responsibilities for
· Passing City ordinances
· Budgeting funds to conduct City business
· Providing policy direction to City staff.
By provision of the City Charter, Council has the power of appointment over the City Manager, City Attorney, and Municipal Court Judge.
Fort Collins City Council Members Include
· Doug Hutchinson, Mayor
· Ben Manvel, District 1
· Lisa Poppaw, District 2
· Diggs Brown, District 3
· Wade Troxell, District 4
· Kelly Ohlson, District 5
· David Roy, District 6