Early results from the Loveland City Council elections indicate that Caitlin Wyrick is in a strong position to secure a seat in Ward 3. As of 9 p.m. on November 7, 2023, Wyrick led the four-candidate race with 28.6% of the vote. The competition for the second available seat remains tight, with Kalina Middleton closely trailing at 24.4%, followed by Chris Say at 24.0% and John Fogle at 22.9%.
Two council seats are up for election in Loveland’s central ward. The candidate with the highest number of votes will serve a full four-year term, while the second-place finisher will complete the remaining two years of the term left by former councilor Erin Black.
Wyrick expressed optimism about her lead, stating, “I’m looking forward to continuing to serve.” As a seventh-generation resident of Loveland, Wyrick has a deep-rooted commitment to her community. She is a financial professional and a mother, with an extensive record of community service. In 2018, she founded Heart and Sol, a nonprofit organization that promotes diversity and inclusion through community events.
Wyrick is also the current chair of the Loveland Downtown Development Authority and holds positions on the NoCo Works and Larimer County Economic and Workforce Development Board. Previously, she has been involved with the Library Advisory Board and the Homeward Alliance’s homelessness task force. This election marks Wyrick’s second attempt to secure a council position; she narrowly lost to Jon Mallo in the 2021 Ward 4 race by just one vote.
Her campaign has focused on key issues such as sustainable growth, public safety, and attainable housing. Wyrick emphasized the importance of planning for Loveland’s future, particularly considering projections from the state demographer that Northern Colorado’s population may double in the next 25 years.
Kalina Middleton, also a newcomer to the political scene, is vying for the two-year term. As results came in, she remained cautiously optimistic about her chances. Middleton’s campaign slogan, “no agenda, no baggage, no drama,” resonates with voters seeking a less partisan approach to city governance.
“If it stays on pace, then I’m here for the people,” Middleton remarked. “If that’s what they want, then that’s what I’m going to do.”
As the counting continues, the outcome of this competitive race will shape the future direction of Loveland’s city council. The community eagerly awaits the final results, which will determine who will represent them in crucial local matters.
