
Email
(970) 498-7852 (office)
(970) 459-7332 (mobile)
PO Box 1280
Fort Collins, CO 80522
Jan 2025 - Jan 2027
First of 3 possible 4-year terms
(Initial term is 2 years due to appointment from 2023-2025; subsequent terms are 4 years.)
Tina Harris serves as the Larimer County Clerk and Recorder. Appointed by the Larimer County Board of Commissioners in April 2023 to fill a vacancy, Tina was elected by voters in the 2024 General Election to continue serving in this role. Her extensive experience within the Clerk and Recorder’s Office, operational expertise, and commitment to a non-partisan approach have been key to her success.
With 25 years of service to Larimer County, Tina’s career began as a Vehicle Licensing (VL) Technician. Throughout her tenure, she has held various leadership roles, mentoring many of the office’s current leaders and driving key innovations that have improved operations.
Tina's contributions to the Clerk and Recorder’s Office are numerous. She launched the Recording Activity Notification system in 2024, a key initiative designed to improve the transparency and accessibility of property and record filings. Additionally, she upgraded the VL call queue system to include a call-back feature, improving customer service, and she added an election data dashboard to the office’s website, significantly increasing transparency during the election cycle and allowing residents to track election data in real-time. She also serves as chair of the Education Committee for the Colorado County Clerks Association (CCCA), where she plays an active role in shaping the future of clerk and recorder operations across the state.
Tina has administered elections since her appointment and brings a wealth of experience to all three major functions of the Clerk and Recorder’s Office: Elections, Recording, and Vehicle Licensing. She has held nearly every role in Vehicle Licensing, managed voting sites for Elections, and previously served as Manager of the Recording Department. Tina holds a Secretary of State Certification in Elections and is a nationally Certified Elections/Registration Administrator (CERA).
As Clerk and Recorder, Tina leads a dedicated staff of 94 employees who not only administer elections but also safeguard the foundation of county government by recording property and other records. Additionally, they serve as agents of the state in administering vehicle titling and licensing processes, ensuring the efficient and accurate processing of documents that impact county residents' daily lives.
Tina and her husband, Rick, have been married for 35 years and live in Fort Collins. She is a devoted mother and proud grandmother to eight grandchildren, cherishing time spent with her family.