Kelly Ragan
GreeleyTribune
Greeley, CO, United States
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Election 2023: Where things stand so far in Greeley
It’s still early. But it is just about time to get those wheels turning for the 2023 election season. Election Day itself will take place Nov. 7, 2023. This year will be a big one for local governm… → Read More
Council approves amendments to Greeley’s development code – Greeley Tribune
For a hot second, the city of Greeley’s development code technically forbade childcare centers and preschools (yes, even the existing ones) from residential zones. Whoops. The omission came about w… → Read More
Greeley City Council votes to increase development impact fees
Greeley City Council recently voted to increase development impact fees. This could mean more money for parks, trails, police and fire — but it could also mean newly built homes cost thousands of d… → Read More
The Path Forward: A deeper look at the new plan for downtown Greeley
The plan, called Downtown 2023 — The Path Forward, tackles everything from walkability, to public safety, to the economy. → Read More
City OKs change to 12th Street stormwater project
Greeley City Council approved a change to the city’s contract with Icon Engineering Inc. for design services for the 12th Street Storm Drain Outfall project to an increase of $106,730. → Read More
City pledges $1M toward program to address homelessness
The Greeley City Council voted 5-1 at its Dec. 7 meeting to approve putting more than $1 million toward a pilot program aimed at addressing homelessness in Greeley. → Read More
Former city of Greeley employee awarded $65,000 in settlement over discrimination charges
Greeley City Council voted to approve a $65,000 settlement with a former employee who filed charges alleging disability discrimination and violations of the Family Medical Leave Act. → Read More
Greeley City Council approves $367M budget for 2023
Last year, Greeley city officials focused on returning to normal after COVID-19. This year, the city’s budget looks more like a plan to move forward. → Read More
Local ballot guide: What to expect in state and county races with local impact
Election Day is just around the corner, and ballots started going out in the mail Monday. → Read More
Greeley City Council approves $262,500 settlement with former police officer
Greeley City Council last week approved a $262,500 settlement with a former police officer who accused the city of discrimination. → Read More
Weld County Council votes to increase salaries for elected officials
Altogether, the raises come out to an additional $195,000 per year across the eight elected positions. The increases are less than what several of the elected officials asked for. → Read More
2022 Colorado Legislative review: Dan Woog
The Alternative Transportation Options Tax Credit — one of eight bills on which Rep. Dan Woog was a prime sponsor — created a tax credit for employers for offering alternative transportation option… → Read More
Weld voters to decide on county workers’ ability to unionize – Greeley Tribune
In November, Weld County voters will have the chance to decide whether folks employed by the county should be prevented from being able to form a union. → Read More
Weld County searches for another health department head as director steps down
Mark Lawley, director of the Weld County Department of Health and Environment, has left his position. The Weld County Board of Commissioners directed staff to begin a national search, according to … → Read More
2022 Colorado Legislative review: Jerry Sonnenberg
What have your Weld County representatives done for you lately? With the 2022 Colorado legislative session done for the season and an election on the horizon, it’s important to take stock of what o… → Read More
As monkeypox outbreaks grow, vaccine supply lags behind
Health officials recognize there are some unknowns about how the virus may spread — including whether someone without symptoms can spread it, how often it’s spread through respiratory secreti… → Read More
City council discusses expanding housing program
Citing housing prices, city council discussed at a work session this past week expanding the Greeley Home Ownership Program for Employees program. → Read More
2022 Colorado Legislative review: Barbara Kirkmeyer
What have your Weld County representatives done for you lately? With the 2022 Colorado legislative session done for the season and an election on the horizon, it’s important to take stock of what o… → Read More
2022 Colorado Legislative review: Tonya Van Beber
The focus here is on Tonya Van Beber, a Weld County Republican representing House District 48, which includes zip codes 80631, 80634, and 80504 (think central and west Greeley, Eaton, Milliken, Gil… → Read More
2022 Colorado Legislative review: Mary Young
The focus here is on Mary Young, a Weld County Democrat representing House District 50, which includes zip codes 80631 and 80634 (think central and east Greeley and Evans). → Read More