Jim Fried (Laramie City Council Ward 2, Wyoming, candidate 2024)

Jim Fried

Nonpartisan

Candidate, Laramie City Council Ward 2

Elections and appointments

Last election

August 20, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

University of Wyoming, 2015

Personal

Birthplace

St. Louis, Mo.

Religion

Unitarian Universalist

Profession

Environmental specialist

Contact

Campaign website

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Jim Fried ran for election to the Laramie City Council Ward 2 in Wyoming. He was on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024.^[source]

Fried completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Jim Fried provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on October 27, 2024:

• Birth date: June 3, 1992
• Birth place: St. Louis, Missouri
• Bachelor's: University of Wyoming, 2015
• Gender: Male
• Religion: Unitarian Universalist
• Profession: Environmental Specialist
• Incumbent officeholder: No
• Campaign slogan: Conservation, Collaboration, Community
• Campaign website
• Campaign Facebook
• Campaign Instagram

Elections

General election

General election for Laramie City Council Ward 2 (2 seats)

Jim Fried, Brett Glass, Brett Kahler, and Melanie Vigil ran in the general election for Laramie City Council Ward 2 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate
		Jim Fried (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Brett Glass (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Brett Kahler (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Melanie Vigil (Nonpartisan)

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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Laramie City Council Ward 2 (2 seats)

The following candidates ran in the primary for Laramie City Council Ward 2 on August 20, 2024.

		Candidate
		Jim Fried (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Brett Glass (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Brett Kahler (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Jayne Pearce (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Andrea Summerville (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Melanie Vigil (Nonpartisan)

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Jim Fried completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Fried's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Hi! I am Jim Fried. I’ve called Laramie home for my entire adult life, and it’s shaped who I am. My journey in environmental conservation began with AmeriCorps, and now I’m proud to serve as the Medicine Bow-Routt Coordinator for the National Forest Foundation. I’ve led initiatives to improve outdoor infrastructure and engage our community, and have held discussions in Washington, DC and across our great state. When I'm not working, I love exploring our vibrant downtown. Nu2u, our bike shops, our coffee shops, bars, and restaurants are such a fun part of our community! I am a nature lover and enjoy skiing, biking, and more in our neighboring forests and mountains.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Conservation - conserve and protect our water and natural resources for generations to come.
• Collaboration - working respectfully with peers, community members, stakeholders, and experts to make well-rounded decisions.
• Community - being an integral part of the community and making decisions that help our community thrive.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I’ve been a renter in this city for over a decade (in Centennial for one!). And, recently became a first-time homeowner here.

I know, firsthand, how hard finding a safe, affordable place to live in Laramie is. That’s why I’m passionate about ensuring our rental code effectively keeps renters’ safe, while remaining low-burden on contractors. And that we have avenues to develop accessible housing.

My life’s work is in conservation, recreation, and solving complex problems on a local, state, and federal level. I will always be passionate about environmentally conscious policies that will protect our resources for future generations.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Transparency, integrity, and willingness to work together.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

My ability to listen to various groups of people and disseminate information.

What legacy would you like to leave?

The ethos of leaving something better than you found it!

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

9/11 when I was in 4th grade sticks in my head.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I was a bagger at an international grocery store, cashier, and shelve stocker.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Powder Days- Heather Hansman, for the science and recreation perspective on snow and the future of winter recreation.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Happy trails- Rapidgrass, Kelly's Mountain- J.P Cormier, Rest Easy- 10Cent stranger (a local Laramie band).

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