My name is Crystal Prieto, and I am honored to take the next step in my lifelong commitment to serving our community. As someone who has called Longmont home my entire life, I am deeply invested in ensuring that our city thrives—not just for some, but for all.
For years, I have worked within the heart of our community—serving families, supporting vulnerable populations, and navigating the challenges of working in nonprofits, schools, and local government. These experiences, combined with my education and own lived experience, have given me an unshakable commitment to championing the voices of those often left out of decision-making.
I’ve seen firsthand how policies crafted without real-world insight can fall short, leaving too many of us struggling. I am running for Longmont City Council to change that dynamic. I believe in bold, informed leadership that puts people before politics—leadership that listens, collaborates, and fights for the solutions our community needs. It’s time for leadership that understands the struggles and aspirations of our neighbors and acts with their best interests at heart.
"Every Longmont resident deserves access to essential support systems that provide stability and opportunity. By bolstering resources like housing assistance, food assistance, childcare, and healthcare, we can ensure that families, individuals, and vulnerable populations have the foundation they need to thrive. My commitment is to address gaps, improve accessibility, and create sustainable solutions that uplift our entire community."
"Longmont is facing pressing challenges that are deeply interconnected, including traffic congestion, rising housing costs, homelessness, inflation outpacing low wages, and a transportation system in need of strengthening. These issues require systemic solutions that address the root causes while promoting equity and sustainability. I am committed to advancing policies that meet these challenges head-on, ensuring that Longmont grows in a way that benefits everyone."
Our city’s budget should reflect our community’s most urgent needs. It’s time to reprioritize funding—cutting wasteful spending and redirecting those dollars toward what actually improves lives, like food security, housing, education, and public safety. When families are struggling to put food on the table, spending thousands on things like library lockers isn’t just wasteful—it’s unacceptable. I’m committed to a transparent, common-sense approach to budgeting that puts people first.
Opportunity shouldn't depend on who you are or where you come from. My commitment to equitable opportunity means working to remove systemic barriers and ensuring access to quality education, good jobs, affordable healthcare, and safe communities for everyone. It's not just about equal treatment—it's about creating conditions that allow all people to thrive.