Early results from the Loveland City Council Ward 3 election indicate that Caitlin Wyrick is in a strong position to secure one of the two available seats. As of 21:00 on March 5, 2024, Wyrick garnered 28.6% of the vote, while the battle for second place remains closely contested. Kalina Middleton is currently in second with 24.4%, closely followed by Chris Say at 24.0% and John Fogle at 22.9%.
The election is significant, as two council seats are up for election in Loveland’s central ward. The candidate receiving the highest number of votes will serve a full four-year term, while the second-place candidate will fill the remaining two years of former councilor Erin Black’s term.
Wyrick expressed optimism following the initial results, stating, “I’m looking forward to continuing to serve.” With deep roots in the community as a seventh-generation Lovelander, Wyrick has a substantial background in public service. She founded Heart and Sol in 2018, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting diversity, inclusion, and cultural engagement through community events. Currently, she chairs the Loveland Downtown Development Authority and participates in regional organizations such as NoCo Works and the Larimer County Economic and Workforce Development Board. Wyrick previously contributed to the Library Advisory Board and the homelessness task force for Homeward Alliance.
This election marks Wyrick’s second attempt at a council seat; she narrowly lost to Jon Mallo in the 2021 Ward 4 race by just one vote. Her campaign has prioritized issues such as sustainable growth, public safety, and attainable housing. She emphasized the importance of planning for development while considering regional population growth, referencing state projections that suggest Northern Colorado’s population could double within the next 25 years.
As results continued to pour in, Middleton, who is vying for the two-year term, expressed cautious optimism about her prospects. A newcomer to politics, she ran on a platform emphasizing “no agenda, no baggage, no drama.” This message resonated with voters looking for a break from partisanship in local 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.”
The election results are still unfolding, and the final outcome will determine not only the composition of the council but also the direction of Loveland’s policies in the coming years. With a competitive field and pressing local issues at stake, the community awaits the final tally with anticipation.
