Website: shakeelformayor.com

Age: 38

Years in Longmont: 8

Education: Ph.D. in Chemistry

Professional background: Currently works as a chemist for an aerospace company; has started two businesses in Longmont.

Political/community experience: Co-founder and former President of LAUNCH Longmont Housing, served on the board of advisers for the Longmont Observer from 2018–2020, moderating city council debates across three election cycles and a U.S. House of Representatives debate; helped found Longmont Public Media and served on its board of advisors from 2020 to 2023; currently on the board of the Longmont Community Foundation, member of the Longmont Professional Standards Unit that reviews police conduct.

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