John J. Feyen
Republican · CO · Larimer County Sheriff
Larimer County Sheriff since 2023 and former Fort Collins Police assistant chief, with nearly 40 years in public safety that began as a paramedic in 1987. Priorities: more public transparency through data dashboards and efficient use of taxpayer dollars.
Where John J. Feyen stands, based on their records
Supports
Public Safety and Crime Control (2 records)
Track record
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 2 support
Criticized a probation recommendation for a child exploitation conviction and praised the judge’s five-year prison sentence.
October 3, 2024Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: larimer.gov
Supported his office’s $600,000 jail reentry program, which included treatment and Narcan distribution.
January 29, 2024Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: larimer.gov
Track record — General
General · 10 records
Supported a 0.3% county sales tax ballot measure to fund wildfire response and disaster preparation.
August 28, 2026
Source: larimer.gov
Was named as sheriff in a jail death lawsuit that Larimer County settled for $625,000 without admitting fault.
July 14, 2026
Source: larimercoco.api.civicclerk.com
Testified for a bill expanding home loans for police officers and first responders regardless of income.
February 12, 2026
Source: leg.colorado.gov
Won dismissal of a defamation suit over his 2022 campaign statements; a state appeals court upheld the ruling.
July 31, 2025
Source: law.justia.com
Said his office did not hold people solely on ICE detainers and had no interest in law-abiding residents’ citizenship status.
January 29, 2025
Source: coloradosun.com
Moved to approve a $520,406 school renovation with a second restroom; the charter board passed it 5–1.
February 6, 2024
Source: static1.squarespace.com
Was appointed by an amended court order to a board that recommends drug treatment funding.
January 16, 2024
Source: coloradojudicial.gov
Announced his office’s release of body camera video from a deputy shooting after the criminal case ended.
September 22, 2023
Source: larimer.gov
Seconded and voted for Windsor Charter Academy joining the Healthy School Meals for All program.
April 27, 2023
Source: static1.squarespace.com
Voted to keep masks optional at Windsor Charter Academy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
August 26, 2021
Source: static1.squarespace.com
Past race John J. Feyen ran in:
- Larimer County Sheriff · November 3, 2026 · Larimer County, Colorado · incumbent