Fort Collins has a mayor-council form of government with six council persons who serve four-year terms, and a mayor who serves a two-year term.
Head Official: Mayor Doug Hutchinson (R) (since 2005)
Total Number of City Employees: 1,400 (2004)
City Information: City of Fort Collins, 300 LaPorte Avenue, PO Box 580, Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580; telephone (970)221-6500