Tricia Canonico has won Fort Collins' District 3 seat, breaking the years-long tradition of conservative representation coming from southeast Fort Collins.
With 55 percent of the votes, Canonico beat Gavin Kaszynski, who, if elected, would have continued the district's conservative voice.
Canonico couldn't immediately be reached for comment after unofficial results were posted. Kaszynski posted a message on his campaign Facebook page congratulating Canonico and wishing her "best of success on Fort Collins City Council!"
Canonico ran on a campaign built around continuing previous councils' work on housing, climate action, equity and child care affordability. She centered her campaign on people, community and "economic vitality," saying she had the track record and strong leadership to make things happen in Fort Collins. She adamantly supports the city's climate plan, especially with regard to achieving zero waste by 2024.