The choice before Longmont voters this November may come down to whether they think the city needs a steady hand or a fresh approach.

That contrast played out Thursday night at Front Range Community College, where the four mayoral candidates — Mayor Pro Tem Susie Hidalgo-Fahring, Ward 1 Councilmember Diane Crist, former City Councilmember Sarah Levison, and aerospace professional Shakeel Dalal — shared how their backgrounds and leadership styles would shape the city’s future.

The event was hosted by Longmont Area Democrats and moderated by retired journalist Nicollette Toussaint.

Crist, who represents northeast Longmont, presented herself as a business-minded problem solver focused on reducing costs and supporting the city’s economic base. “Business powers the government and our economy

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