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Greeley!

That’s Why We’re Voting NO on 1A

Some of us were born here, and some were drawn by work or the lower cost of living. We all want better roads, more things to do with friends and families, and to keep Greeley’s small town feel.

We are a broad-based coalition of community and business leaders, elected officials, and long-time residents. We support Cascadia as a strategic investment for Greeley, especially with the new jobs, visitor-driven tax revenues, and developer-funded improvements to our roads that Cascadia enables. And, we love that Cascadia doesn't raise taxes on our residents.

“The Cascadia project is structured so that taxpayers and City assets are completely protected, yet can reap hundreds of millions of dollars in new visitor spending that can be reinvested back into Greeley."

John Gates Former Greeley Mayor

“The City of Greeley owns and controls the entertainment district, and that’s what helps ensure that Cascadia can be used by everyone in our community."

Melissa McDonald Mayor Pro Tem

"More than $15 million in new sales tax revenue each year can make a huge difference for Greeley and Weld County – whether that’s better roads, stronger public safety, or addressing homelessness."

Kevin Ross Weld County Commissioner

“I’m supporting NO on 1A because it forces the developers – not taxpayers – to pay nearly $56 million to improve Highway 34. If the zoning is overturned, those improvements get pushed back by at least a year, and everyday commuters and local businesses will be hurt the worst.”

Johnny Olson Greeley City Councilmember

“I've concluded that Cascadia is a once-in-a-lifetime, generational opportunity for Weld County and the City of Greeley. We must vote NO on 1A to let this transformative opportunity move forward.”

Steve Reams Weld County Sheriff

"We can proudly report that the Certificates of Participation are on track to be fully repaid by the end of this year – but that could be jeopardized if 1A succeeds in overturning the approved zoning.”

John Gates Former Greeley Mayor

"The district can host more than 200 concerts, games, and special events each year, and will be a significant attraction for visitors to come to Greeley and spend money at our local shops and businesses throughout the town."

Melissa McDonald Mayor Pro Tem

"Delaying this project means delaying real solutions to community priorities for improving public safety, fixing our roads, and addressing homelessness."

Kevin Ross Weld County Commissioner

“Cascadia is a strong and valuable project with significant guardrails that protect our taxpayers, and it will bring a sense of pride and economic opportunity never before seen to Greeley and all of Weld County."

Steve Reams Weld County Sheriff

“The Eagles have sold out more than 140 consecutive home games in our current arena, and we’re thrilled to begin our inaugural season in Cascadia in 2028."

Ryan Bach Colorado Eagles President

What is Ballot Question 1A?

Ballot Measure 1A is not an “Up or Down” vote on the Cascadia development.

Ballot Question 1A deals only with the zoning approvals already granted by Greeley’s City Council, and whether City Council’s previous approval should be overturned or not. 

Learn more about 1A

Official Language: Ballot Question 1A

“Shall Ordinance 30, 2025 authorizing changes to the zoning map of the City of Greeley
establishing the Cascadia Planned Unit Development (PUD) for a property located North of US Highway 34 and
East of Weld County Road 17 including approximately 834 acres to create a master-planned community, be repealed?“

Yes or No

Side-By-Side Comparisons

A NO Vote:

  • Creates nearly 5,200 new jobs tied to construction and full-time operations at the new sports and concert arena, hotel, and Mattel Wonder Indoor Waterpark
  • Legally binds the developers to pay $56 million to make immediate improvements to Highway 34
  • Still requires public process and formal City Council approvals on all development within Cascadia
  • Completely insulates both the City and taxpayers from any risk or exposure by mandating that the developer use a "fund before you build" appraoch, ensuring that development is paid up-front

A YES Vote:

  • Is not an "Up or Down" vote on Cascadia – the developer can resubmit a new zoning application, but Greeley risks new jobs and urgently needed road improvements
  • Delays development of entertainment district and future housing at Cascadia – but doesn't prevent or stop it
  • Unnecessarily withholds $738 million in spending across Greeley's businesses and restaurants during construction phase
  • Creates dangerous ripple effects, and jeopardizes Greeley's financing of the Downtown Civic Center project, as well as future municipal projects