In the Longmont Times Call, Shakeel set the tone of the debate by making it about innovation, and the need for a fresh approach that serves residents through “effective and responsive local government.” We cannot be trotting out the same old solutions that we’ve tried before. We need new people with new ideas who know...
Strong Towns recently highlighted Shakeel’s advocacy work in the community. Dalal doesn’t stop at vision—he offers concrete policies. Legalize townhomes, duplexes, and fourplexes. Allow neighborhood businesses like corner stores and clinics. Invest in safe infrastructure for people walking and biking. These aren’t just wishlist items; they’re rooted in a Strong Towns approach to resilience: small-scale,...
The Longmont Leader profiled Shakeel, highlighting his support for local businesses and housing affordability Should Dalal be elected this fall, he said that supporting small and local businesses would be a top priority for him. He cited a Longmont Economic Development Partnership report that listed the cost of living and the availability of affordable housing...
Shakeel was recently profiled by Adam Steininger at the Longmont Herald. The profile covers topics from Shakeel’s roots as an immigrant with a family seeking opportunity in America, to the moral case for ensuring that Longmont’s children will be able to afford to live here when they grow up. Dalal’s campaign for mayor of Longmont...
The Longmont Times-Call ran an article announcing Shakeel’s candidacy for mayor and what he’s running on. “All of us are going to talk about the same issues — we’re going to talk about housing affordability, traffic, the cost of living — the same issues Longmont has had for years,” he said. “But it’s clear that...
In Boulder Weekly’s new series Survival Guide for the Concerned Citizen, Shakeel was interviewed to discuss strategies for cities to develop resilience. In it, Shakeel described a few strategies cities can employ to ensure their housing inventory adapts to a changing world. I’m open to the idea that every single policy idea I have is...
