Meet Jody Shadduck-McNally, Larimer County Commissioner

Larimer County Commissioner Candidate Jody Shadduck-McNally will be in Estes Park on May 14, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Library’s Hondius Room. This meeting is open to the public and is hosted by LWV in our Estes Valley area.

Jody Shadduck-McNally, Candidate for Larimer County Commission

Jody has announced her run in 2020 for Larimer County Commissioner District 3 currently held by Tom Donnelly, who is term-limited. District 3 includes Estes Park and surrounding areas of Estes Valley. Commissioners in Larimer County are voted on “at-large” meaning that all citizens of the County vote for all Commissioner seats, but each candidate must live in the specific District they will represent.

Jody is a native of Northern Colorado, and she and her family have lived in Larimer County for the past 19 years. She is a frequent visitor to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park, and is devoted to protecting and preserving the environment of this fragile area.

In her plans to address the needs of our County, Jody has stated her guiding goals to “. . . improve our quality of life, protect our outdoor spaces, protect our environment, attract livable wage jobs, address attainable housing, solve transportation challenges, and support safe, livable communities for all ages.”

This is a long agenda, but Jody is used to hard work, and service with integrity. She and her family have served Larimer County for many years supporting campaigns and organizations that contribute to the health and vibrancy of Larimer County. In 2018, Jody was heavily involved in the campaign to pass the Mental Health Facility. She also has served on many County Advisory Councils, and worked for numerous charitable causes, including Kids Pak which provides nutrition for disadvantaged children.

Jody describes her commitment by saying “my husband and I have instilled this spirit of service in our children, and I have been proud to have them with me as we volunteer in our community.” This spirit and energy is obvious when you meet Jody. Those who have worked with her praise Jody’s empathy and willingness to bring people together to build consensus.

Please visit Jody’s website, www.JodyforLarimer.com, and come meet this impressive candidate in person. For more information, email LWV at info@lwv-estespark.org.