Greeley officials traveled to the state Capitol this week for Greeley Day, where they met with state senators and representatives to discuss projects in the city and how they can further state government support within the city.
Mayor John Gates, City Councilmen Dale Hall and Tommy Butler, City Manager Raymond Lee, Assistant City Manager Julianna Kitten and other city staff members were in attendance at the Capitol on Tuesday. Additionally, representatives from the University of Northern Colorado, Aims Community College, District 6 and the Greeley Area Chamber of Commerce were present.
Gates and council members sat in on a session of the Senate and the House, being recognized in the chambers by State Rep. Ryan Gonzalez of District 50 and State Sen. Scott Bright of District 13, representing the east and west sides of Greeley, respectively.
“Today, the city of Greeley has come to the Capitol to celebrate and share the great happenings across the city,” Bright said, recognizing the city before the Senate. “Each year, the city of Greeley and state partners host the Greeley Day at the Capitol event to not only share those happenings but also to advocate for legislation.”
Throughout the day, city officials conversed with legislators and shared many of the city’s great projects, such as the proposed Greeley Westside Project, which aims to develop the west side of Greeley with new shopping centers and the new Colorado Eagles hockey arena. Additionally, city officials shared their efforts to address the issue of affordable housing and their concerns about diminishing local control.
Not too long ago, Gates became visibly upset at a city council session with a Colorado state law requiring the city to allow businesses that wish to offer psychedelic experiences within the city. This frustration was shared by Rep. Carlos Barron, who represents the southeast side of Greeley and southern Weld County and was once a Fort Lupton City Council member.
“I’m a big supporter of local control,” Barron said. “I see these big bills being pushed that take that away, and it’s frustrating for people not to realize that we know what’s best for our communities and not have the state make these blanket regulations.”
The event ended with all parties walking away with a greater sense of connection between the city and state officials. An atmosphere of unity and collaboration was present, leaving everyone hopeful for a prosperous year.
“I think now more than ever the collective efforts of our community are really driving the change and transformation that we want to see in our community,” Lee said. “When all of us get together, it really shows everything that we and Greeley are capable of doing as a community.”
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