Meet Ed Cannon
Ed Cannon – Candidate for Mayor
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Leadership that restores trust.
Vision that moves Wellington forward.
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I’m Ed Cannon, and I’m running for Mayor because Wellington deserves a government that works—and a future that thrives. I currently serve on the Wellington Board of Trustees, elected by our citizens in 2023. For too long, Wellington has been called the “bedroom community of Fort Collins,” and frankly, we’re better than that. We’re a community of more than 13,000 residents with huge potential, but we need real leadership to unlock it.
Wellington needs decisive leadership, and residents deserve a government they can trust. I’ve spent over 40 years building communities, solving problems, and bringing people together. I’m ready to do the same here.
Why I’m Running
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Wellington has incredible potential. Our next step is to choose a leader that understands long-term planning, financial sustainability, and community-building. I’ve spent a lifetime helping communities grow stronger, and I’m ready to lead Wellington to become the thriving, independent, resilient town we all know it can be.
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A Proven Career in Public Service
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My professional career spans more than four decades of public service and leadership:
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U.S. Air Force (1978–2001, retired) – Worked with base command staff and local municipal leaders to improve services and quality of life for military members and their families.
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CEO of Cannon Roofing, Inc. (2001–2011) – Led a successful business and served on the Alabama Homebuilders Association Board of Directors, helping strengthen the local construction industry.
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City Manager in Illinois & Colorado (2011–2023) – Prioritized accountability, fiscal responsibility, and high-quality customer service while overseeing municipal operations, public infrastructure improvements, and economic development.
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Colorado Municipal League Policy Committee (2017 - present) - shaping Colorado legislation to preserve municipal power and authority while addressing state-wide priorities.
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I retired from city management in 2023, but I'll never retire from caring about the communities I serve.
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Education & Expertise
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I have a bachelor’s degree in political science and a master's degree in public policy and administration with a focus on local government finance and management. My expertise includes budgeting, municipal finance, grant administration, planning and development, economic development, capital planning, intergovernmental relations, and long-term community planning. If Wellington needs it, I’ve done it, and I know how to do it well.
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Invested in the Community
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My wife Kristi and I moved to Wellington in 2017. We’ve always believed in getting involved, contributing, and lifting our community up. I have two adult children, and outside of community work I enjoy skiing, golf, cowboy action shooting, fly fishing, traveling, and RV adventures.
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