Eric Ryant

For Lafayette, CO City Council 2025

My Priorities

He feels it is critical to preserve the charm of the community. Old Town has so much character and rich history. The remodel of the Starkey building is one example on how the Council upgraded the property but kept the integrity of the area. Many families congregate around the facility for events with small children enjoying the small playground next to it. Let’s keep the charm!
As the city grows, its important that we have small measurements of growth without creating congestion to our present town. This pertains to residential housing and commercial business development. Over saturation and over growth is a concern of Eric’s as he has seen many other communities lose it’s small town charm. This will not happen to Lafayette if he’s elected.
New communities have opened up on the Erie/Lafayette border. This will be another area that will be monitored to avoid congestion in the future.
Our community is built on small businesses. To be clear, Eric is pro small business and wants to make sure independent owners have every opportunity to succeed. Presently, their are several programs to help the small business owners presently and Eric will work on expanding these programs and continue to create more opportunities in this area.
Willoughby Corner has recently been constructed and has helped many families in need. I would like to expand this, but want to study the program and make sure it makes sense for our community.
Protecting open space is another area that makes Lafayette a special community. Eric will continue on this path and promote more bike and pedestrian routes for our town and preserve all the wildlife sanctuaries that beautify our city.
From Eric’s 40 years of business experience, he understands a balanced budget and will look at projects to see if there is excessive waste. Once that is identified, it will be reallocated and applied to other projects where funding is needed.

About Eric

Eric Ryant is an active Lafayette resident that has been involved with the vibrant Lafayette community for over the last 14 years. As a small-business owner for over four decades, licensed general contractor, a frequent community volunteer, and a loving father of three, Eric embodies the values that Lafayette cherishes. Eric is deeply rooted in this community and seeks to serve it as a member of the City Council.

Eric was instilled with a strong work ethic and an unwavering commitment to his community from an early age. At the age of 19, Eric helped his terminally-ill father run their family business. In 1988, he founded Salon Depot, a furniture importer and manufacturing company. Since 2011, Eric has owned and operated two successful small-businesses in Lafayette. Over the past 40 years, Eric has not only built thriving businesses but also forged countless relationships with customers and fellow business owners. Additionally, Eric has authored 12 non-fiction books, sharing his insights into business, craftsmanship, and community-building. His dedication to quality and customer service is a testament to his commitment to Lafayette.

Furthermore, Eric has held a general contractor's license in Florida, demonstrating his dedication to professionalism and ensuring the highest standards in construction work. With all the new development in Lafayette, this expertise will allow him to make educated decisions toward sustainable growth and development of Lafayette.

On top of managing his businesses in Lafayette, Eric actively engages with the community, participating in local events, fundraisers, and initiatives. His love for Lafayette is evident through his volunteer work with organizations such as the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce.

When not working or volunteering in the community, Eric’s most cherished role is that of a loving husband and father. He has raised four children and his commitment to providing a nurturing environment for his children mirrors Eric's dedication to improving the community for all its residents. Eric currently resides with his wife, Andee, and dog, Jagger, in the Waneka Pointe neighborhood.