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The Record Speaks for Itself

Mayor Pat McFall and Council Member Kalina Middleton are both up for re-election in November 2027. Here's what they did with your trust.

5–4

Every hostile vote passed by a single-vote margin

Overnight shelter beds by April 2026

180

Unhoused people with nowhere to go

$8.2M

Spent on failed enforcement since 2022

Ordinance 6806: The Defining Vote

On February 3, 2026, the council voted 5–4 to remove the shelter bed requirement before issuing citations for unauthorized camping. This means police can ticket people for sleeping outside — even though there are zero overnight shelter beds.

Voted YES — Criminalize Homelessness

Pat McFall — Mayor UP IN 2027
Kalina Middleton — Ward 3 UP IN 2027
Geoff Frahm — Ward 1
Andrea Samson — Ward 2
Zeke Cortez — Ward 4

Voted NO — Protect the Vulnerable

Laura Light-Kovacs — Ward 4
Sarah Rothberg — Ward 2
Caitlin Wyrick — Ward 3
Jen Swanty — Ward 1

Context: 22 public speakers opposed the ordinance versus 16 in favor. A similar ordinance was rejected 5–3 in August 2025 — before the election changed the council majority.

Their Records

Pat McFall

Mayor — Up for Re-election 2027

Won by only 193 votes (0.7%)

Why He Must Go

Voted YES on Ordinance 6806 — criminalize homelessness with no shelter
Blocked First Christian Church shelter with impossible demands
Criticized Bridge House for requesting city support
Oversaw closure of ALL overnight shelter capacity
Empty promise: "I'll never shut something down" — yet shelters closed

Contact: pmcfall@lovgov.org

Kalina Middleton

Ward 3 — Up for Re-election 2027

Won with only 24.1% of the vote

Why She Must Go

Voted YES on Ordinance 6806 — criminalize homelessness with no shelter
Betrayed platform: Campaigned on "long term solutions," voted against them
Stood with the developer-funded "Law and Order" bloc on every key vote
Supported enforcement-first approach while nonprofits were blocked
Admitted failure: "We have been a failure at addressing homelessness" — then voted for more of the same

Contact: kmiddleton@lovgov.org

Pattern of Blocking Nonprofit Solutions

Every time a nonprofit or faith organization tried to help, McFall and Middleton's council majority made it impossible.

First Christian Church

Proposed rezoning for homeless resource center. Council demanded an "impact study," then indefinitely postponed the vote. Pastor called it a "constructive denial." Church withdrew. The Homelessness Task Force dissolved entirely.

Bridge House

Boulder nonprofit proposed 24/7 shelter at 599 W. 71st St. Council demanded the nonprofit cover 90% of costs. Bridge House withdrew citing "capacity constraints." No qualified operator was found.

Homeward Alliance

Lead agency for homelessness services with a $684,954 contract. Terminated December 21, 2024 without clear public explanation. City lost strategic planning expertise and data coordination.

House of Neighborly Service

$75,000/year funding cut. Daytime services eliminated. Another safety-net partner pushed out.

The pattern is clear: Close shelters → Criminalize homelessness → Clear the streets → Clear the way for development.

Housing First Is 88% More Effective — and Cheaper

McFall and Middleton chose the most expensive, least effective approach. The evidence is overwhelming.

✓ Housing First

88% more effectiveat reducing homelessness
$10,051per person annually
86% housing retentionafter one year (Denver)
40% reductionin arrests
$1.44 returnfor every $1 spent

✗ Criminalization

Zero evidenceit reduces homelessness
$31,065per person annually — 3× more expensive
89% remain homelessafter sweeps
Creates barriersto housing and employment
Most expensiveleast effective approach

The Cost of Their Choices

$31,065

Annual cost per person
under criminalization

$10,051

Annual cost per person
under Housing First

For Loveland's 180 unhoused residents, switching to Housing First would save an estimated $3.8 million per year — while actually reducing homelessness.

Sources: UCSF Benioff Homelessness & Housing Initiative; Central Florida Commission on Homelessness; Denver Social Impact Bond Results; National Alliance to End Homelessness. See full evidence.

2027 Election Stakes

Two seats can flip the council majority. Here's why your vote matters.

Seats Up for Election

Mayor: Pat McFall — Won by only 193 votes
Ward 3: Kalina Middleton — Won with only 24.1%
Additional seats on staggered 4-year terms

What a New Majority Means

Restore shelter requirements before enforcement
Fund Housing First — proven, cost-effective solutions
Partner with nonprofits instead of blocking them
Represent residents — not out-of-town developers

Support the Council Members Who Stood Up

These four voted NO on criminalizing homelessness. Thank them and support their re-elections.

Laura Light-Kovacs

Ward 4

Sarah Rothberg

Ward 2

Caitlin Wyrick

Ward 3

Jen Swanty

Ward 1

Key Questions to Ask Candidates

At forums, town halls, and on social media — demand answers.

"Who funded your campaign? Will you release your full donor list with names and employers?"
"Do you support Housing First — the evidence-based approach that saves money and lives?"
"Will you commit to reopening overnight shelter capacity before enforcing anti-camping laws?"
"Why did you block every nonprofit that tried to help? Who benefits from keeping shelters closed?"
"Do you represent Loveland residents, or the developers who funded your campaign?"
"Where are the 180 unhoused residents supposed to go with zero shelter beds?"
"Are you voting to clear the streets for homeless people, or to clear the way for developers?"