Stephen Hanks for Larimer County Coroner

01/10/2023

Excited to be sworn in today as Larimer County Coroner, and honored to swear in Gabe Hollist as our Chief Deputy Coroner. Gabe is an experienced autopsy tech, medicolegal death investigator, and Physician Assistant. Together we bring great experience and varied education to the office and we look forward to serving Larimer County.

12/17/2022

New Coroner Training

11/12/2022

Election results concluded yesterday, and I am very excited to serve as the next Larimer County Coroner. I find it fitting that I began this adventure sharing photos of elk by our home, and yesterday driving home from Loveland’s Veterans Day celebration, there was a large herd of elk in the same field.
To everyone who volunteered and sacrificed their time to write postcards, knock doors, and share my vision with friends and family, thank you. This victory would not have been possible along party lines alone. We are fortunate to live in a diverse community with diverse values and experiences, and I am honored to have garnered diverse support.
I enjoyed each experience this summer and met so many fantastic people. Going to community events and celebrations outside of the typical political events was so meaningful and important to my vision of building community trust and showing support for our community. This effort will not end now, but will continue to be a part of how the office provides outstanding public service.

11/11/2022

Happy Veterans Day!
Oliver asked for a copy of this photo to add to the veterans wall at school. I am so proud of him.
Thank you to all our veterans! I am honored to have served with you!

11/10/2022

“Stephen Hanks is solidly ahead . . . for the office of county coroner as of 6 p.m. Wednesday.”

Another day of waiting and watching the numbers roll in. Things are good, we have been holding steady with a strong 53% lead! As of 6:00PM last night; 145,503 ballots counted with approx. 37,000 left to be counted.

A huge thank you to Allison Hanks and Oliver for their love and support. Allison’s social media skills, enthusiastic personality, and amazing friendships kept me motivated and garnered support across the nation and political spectrum. I am also grateful for the hard work, love, and support of our parents, extended family, and numerous friends who sacrificed their time to support my campaign and spread our message.
This was a new experience for us and I am so thankful for the elected officials, candidates, and experienced volunteers who mentored me and encouraged me throughout the entire process. I learned so much and made many new friends along the way.
Thank you all so much!
-Stephen

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11/07/2022

We are in the final hours of voting, be sure to drop off your ballot by 7pm MST Tuesday Nov. 8, 2022! Your VOTE matters! Thank you!

I have learned and experienced so much during this process. I have worked to bring the Coroner’s Office out of the shadows and show what a proactive Coroner’s Office can look like. I have brought to light questionable practices and polices to be changed. I have discussed in detail the importance of accessible and meaningful data and statistics combined with thorough analysis and discussion. I have expressed the need for a Family Advocacy Program within the office to assist all loved ones through the grieving process and provide essential access to resources. And I have begun building the partnerships needed for mutual success and improvement of public health and safety.

I am grateful for the support, mentorship, and love I have received along the way. I have listened to stories of tragedy, experiences of hopelessness, and confusion with coroner processes, and we have worked through potential solutions and courses of action. We can redesign the Coroner’s Office to better serve everyone and operate with dignity, integrity, and respect.

My plan to be a proactive coroner began this summer with building new partnerships and supporting our community. I celebrated with SummitStone Health Partners for their 65th Anniversary. I stood with my friend and Former Larimer County Death Investigator, Rafael, at Ft. Collins Pride and supported NoCo SafeSpace Lgbtqia+. I celebrated diversity, equity, and inclusion by networking with the NoCo Latino Chamber of Commerce, attending celebrations of Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month, and attending a symposium on “Building Equity Practices into Hiring.” I celebrated Houska Automotive Service, Inc. 70-year anniversary and donated blood at their annual blood drive. I supported fundraisers with Alliance for Su***de Prevention of Larimer County and Imagine Zero. I supported Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. I discussed safety Colorado State University for National Campus Safety Awareness Month. I participated in Bike to Work/Everybody Bike Day and discussed evidence based and data driven approaches to traffic safety and infrastructure improvements. And so much more!

My success and my vision for the future of the office is bolstered by my experiences within the Larimer County Coroner’s Office, Adam’s County Coroner’s Office, and with Denver County’s Chief Medical Examiner. My ability to successfully run the Coroner’s Office and interact competently with the courts/legal system, families, and the community is grounded in my academic successes and legal education.

Thank you,
Stephen

11/02/2022

As of Nov. 1, over 54,000 Larimer Count ballots have been cast. Keep them coming. Make sure your friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers turn theirs in too. Looking good!
https://www.coloradosos.gov/pubs/newsRoom/index.html

Thank you for voting!

You can find drop boxes and polling stations at:

https://www.larimer.gov/clerk/elections/voting-and-drop-locations #/map/ALL

10/29/2022

10/28/2022

Donating blood with Allison Hanks and Houska Automotive Service, Inc.

10/26/2022

Applying my comprehensive experience and education to improve public health and safety:
1. Sharing data and information
2. Advocating and caring for families
3. Protecting mental health of staff and first responder colleagues

"I have the benefit of observing the Coroner's Office from a variety of angles and the ability to bring significant improvements."

10/24/2022