A Little About Me…

Our family has called Larimer County home since 2000. Born and raised in Northern Colorado,  I knew I wanted my husband and I to raise our three children with the same values and outdoor experiences. My husband of 31 years works in Larimer County in the medical field, our oldest son attended graduate school at Colorado State University and is now in medical school, our younger son attended the University of Colorado, Boulder studying physics, finished his masters in business innovation from Trinity University and our daughter was a student in the Thompson School District, now a national Goldwater Scholarship studying engineering at CU Boulder. I am fortunate to have my extended family living nearby throughout Larimer County. I finished my bachelor’s of science and my master’s of science.

Jody holds a chicken.

Image Credit: Jeanette Fellows from West Lovelanders

 

I am extremely grateful to raise our family in unincorporated Larimer County where the quality of life is wonderful and opportunities bountiful.  We choose to plant our roots here for our family and for our future. As we raise our children, we are growing our careers and our small family farm of hens, hops, honey, and our dogs.

 

My grandparents moved from the Midwest after a vacation to Estes Park.  Once they saw the beauty of the Rocky Mountains, they found new jobs and moved the family to northern Colorado. My grandparents were teachers and mechanics and taught me the value of hard work, service, and integrity. My parents and grandparents taught me to treasure Rocky Mountain National Park with monthly visits for picnics for most of my life.

I remember growing up being taught the value of service. I watched my grandfather drive cancer patients to Denver for chemotherapy treatments, and fondly remember visiting nursing homes with my parents to bring May Day baskets. My family worked hard for me to attend college so that I could have a prosperous future, and my husband and I have been determined to help our children have the same quality of life or better.

Qualifications and Experience

Engaged in the community, knowledgeable about issues facing Larimer County families, and passionate about preserving our quality of life, I have spent the last two decades working tirelessly to protect and serve residents of Larimer County and Colorado.

Public Service

  • Serving on the NACo Environment Energy Land Use Steering Committee and appointed by Governor Polis to the State Forest Health Council

  • Non Profit founder for two non profits in Larimer County

  • Elected as the first woman to serve in the D3 seat for Larimer County Commissioner

  • Worked with her son and State Legislators in 2014, 2015 on successful legislation for public education

  • Led a grassroots movement with Congressman Neguse in 2019, to introduce US HR 473 which was signed into law in 2020 to established the first outdoor monument in Washington D.C. to commemorate the women’s suffrage movement and passage of the 19th Amendment

  • Worked as one of the leads on the team that advocated for the successful passage by LC voters for Larimer County Behavioral Health Initiative in 2018

  • Served on the Loveland Human Services Commissioner 2017-2020

  • Served on the LC Office on Aging Advisory Council 2017-2020

  • Served on the Thompson School District Master Plan Committee 2016-2020

  • Elected Chair of the Legislative Committee for the Forest Health Council

  • Serves on the NACo Rural Action Caucus

  • Served on the TSD District Accountability Committee 2006-2019, Chair for 3 years

  • Served on five different TSD School Accountability Committees 2001-2019

  • Served on the TSD Superintendent Advisory Committee 2015-2016

  • Served on the Thompson 2 Life Task Force 2014-2018

  • Graduate Larimer County 101 ~ 2017

  • Volunteer for multiple nonprofits for food insecurity, affordable home building, outdoor trail restoration, river riparian area restoration

  • Volunteer EMT & CPR Instructor 1989-1994

  • Former Board Member, Treasurer Multnomah Cooperative Preschool 1998-2000

Awards

  • EveryDay Hero Channel 7 for volunteer service Award – 2010
  • CAGT Parent of the Year for Colorado – 2016
  • Outstanding Service Award from Thompson School District Superintendent – 2016

Jody with Jacki Marsh at Kidspak

I am a proud volunteer helping fill the nutrition gap between school and home for food-insecure children in Loveland.

Jody speaking to a crowd

I was proud to travel to presentations and rallies, over 1,000 miles, all over Larimer County to educate on the Master Plan for the Mental Health Initiative

I enjoy volunteering with PFAC and many other organizations

Jody stands holding materials for trail repair.

As an avid hiker, I volunteer on trail restoration projects.

Raised with a strong work-ethic and commitment to community service, I have spent the past 35 years working to improve opportunities for children, teens, and older adults. I will bring these values and dedication to the office of Larimer County Commissioner.

Jody Shadduck-McNally for Larimer County Commissioner District 3

I am running to ensure that we continue to advance Larimer County into a productive, prosperous and progressive future.

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