| Jennifer Arndt | |
| Office: | Mayor of Fort Collins, Colorado |
| Term Start: | April 27, 2021 |
| Predecessor: | Wade Troxell |
| State House1: | Colorado |
| District1: | 53rd |
| Term Start1: | January 7, 2015 |
| Term End1: | April 16, 2021 |
| Predecessor1: | Randy Fischer |
| Successor1: | Andrew Boesenecker |
| Party: | Democratic / Forward |
| Education: | Colorado College (BA) University of Colorado Boulder (MA, MBA) Purdue University (MS, PhD) |
Jennifer James "Jeni" Arndt is an American politician serving as the mayor of Fort Collins, Colorado. She assumed office on April 27, 2021.
A native of Fort Collins, Colorado, Arndt graduated from Poudre High School. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology from Colorado College, a Master of Arts in geography from the University of Colorado Boulder, a Master of Science in special education from Purdue University, a Master of Business Administration from the University of Colorado Boulder, and a PhD in curriculum and instruction from Purdue University.[1] [2]
Arndt is a former member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 53rd District, serving from January 7, 2015, until her resignation on April 16, 2021.[3] She is a member of the Democratic Party.[4] [5] [6]
On December 30, 2020, Arndt announced that she was running for mayor of Fort Collins, Colorado in the April 6, 2021, election.[7] Arndt won the race, defeating two opponents and winning about 63% of the total votes cast.[8] She assumed office on April 27, 2021.[9] On June 29, 2023, Mayor Arndt affiliated with the Forward Party.[10] On November 7, 2023, she won reelection in Fort Collins.[11]