About Me
Shiquita
(Shi-keet-a)
I have spent the last decade deeply investing my time in the Longmont and Boulder County communities. From serving on nonprofit Boards like KGNU Community Radio, to the League of Women Voters, to supporting racial equity work with my role at the YWCA of Boulder County, my commitment to this community is unwaivering.
In addition to the many organizations I work with, I am also a single mother, who has struggled to find affordable housing. When I moved here in 2012, it was difficult; I often filled the financial gaps by working two jobs or earning supplemental income just to make ends meet. Now, when I should be established, when it should be getting easier, it feels just as difficult. I know it feels that way for so many families in Longmont, who I will continue fight for as a Longmont City Councilor.
Current Work
Founder, Yarbrough Consulting: Providing training for nonprofits and small business on racial equity, diversity, and inclusion. Promote personal growth in anti-racism through racial equity retreats.
Co-Founder, Families of Color Colorado: Providing families of color with opportunities to express and share cultural values, struggles, and successes.
Director of Community Engagement and Equity, YWCA of Boulder County: Coordinating community events, trainings, and forums for continued dialogue and learning on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Current Volunteerism
Board Member - League of Women Voters of Boulder County (January 2015 to Present)
Board Member - KGNU Community Radio (August 2017 to Present)
Board Member - Longmont Housing and Human Services Advisory Board (2019 to Present)
News Involvement
Longmont Times Call: Longmont City Council At Large: Shiquita Yarbrough, October 10, 2021
Longmont Times Call: Longmont City Council Candidates Discuss Library Funding, Additional City Rec Center, October 6, 2021
Longmont Leader: City Council Candidates offer views on transportation, affordable housing, October 4, 2021
Longmont Leader: Yarbrough wants to reexamine code and policy to increase housing inventory, October 1, 2021
Longmont Leader: Community leaders advocate for the power of the vote, September 30, 2021
Parkbench Longmont: Meet Shiquita Yarbrough, Candidate for Longmont City Council At-Large Seat, September 13, 2021
Longmont Times Call: Shiquita Yarbrough announces Longmont City Council Candidacy Friday, May 21, 2021
Longmont Leader: Shiquita Yarbrough announces historic candidacy for Longmont City Council Friday, May 21, 2021
Letter to the Editor on Mead High School Incident: Friday, May 21, 2021
Letters in Support
From Abby Driscoll: Longmont Leader, October 15, 2021
From Shari Malloy: Longmont Leader, September 16, 2021