West Greeley Project will burden residents; say no
There are many of us, who are very concerned about this West Greeley Project. Why is Martin Lind not paying it himself? Why was he denied in Larimer County and now suddenly he’s asking Greeley to fund his project? How can U.S. 34 accommodate thousands of more cars every three or four days to bring commuters to a big event? US. 34 is already such a mess.
How are we going to fund the rest of Greeley’s needs, when we put such a big liability on the citizens’ backs? And, if indeed that project needs to be built, why are the citizens not asked to vote on it? It all feels like they are going behind our backs so as to not let it be known that this “nonprofit” is really us, the citizens, who are paying for it. This is only a way to avoid having to bring this to a vote and to avoid TABOR. Citizens of Greeley, say no to this project and let it be known to the City Council, who wants to get us into this mess.
Ulli Limpitlaw, Greeley
Thanks to all for ‘Hands Off!’ protest
I want to send a big thank you to the community of Greeley and surrounding areas who attended the April 5 “Hands Off!” protest downtown. Around 400 of us gathered in non-violent solidarity to resist the Trump-Musk regime’s authoritarian rule and to send a message to the corporate oligarchy to keep their hands off Medicaid and Medicare, Social Security, education, immigrants, and our most deeply held democratic values.
Together, we demonstrated that hundreds of Greeley residents are here for each other, building community, and supporting each other in resistance to the recent turn toward authoritarianism.
Thank you as well to the Greeley Police Department and the trained peacekeepers who kept us safe, the protesters who maintained non-violent discipline, and the passersby who honked and waved in support of our mission.
Non-violent movements are more likely to succeed than violent ones. If you oppose the Trump-Musk regime or any or all of its policies, I’d love to see you at the next action on April 19, 2025, at Lincoln Park, 800 10th Ave. in Greeley.
Whitney Morgan, Evans
A project this big should be put to a vote
We have just been re-reading articles written in response to Martin Lind’s “Cascadia” proposal or as Marvin Wirth called it, “a boondoggle.” For those readers who do not recognize this seemingly old fashioned word, it means a project that is considered a waste of both time and money yet is often continued due to extraneous policy or political motivations.
My husband and I are opposed to this project. With the United States in absolute chaos, it is not the time to put on the backs of taxpayers such an unreliable burden.
There are no guarantees of its success.
On Thursday, Susan drove to Loveland in what should have been a low traffic time. It was full-on madness, which took her thoughts to said project and the traffic it will create.
We thought both Suzie Muttel and Mary Monahan had valid points concerning the environmental impact. Has there been a study? Will there be a study? We were very excited about the Arroyo del Sol project becoming a part of the West Greeley Project. Cascadia has the potential to smother a wildlife preserve with lights, noise, and automobiles.
Who will actually get the most use from the location — Windsor or Greeley?
Greeleyites will be left holding the bill if it fails.
Our other concern is water. The growth around here is quite honestly – frightening.
The dry winds blowing these last two days reminds us that water is our gold. Is this project the best use of our water?
Our argument against is very much a quality of life concern.
We hope you will strongly consider open fields, water, and what is truly healthy for the citizens of Greeley and the surrounding area.
A project of this magnitude should be put to a vote.
Tony and Susan Herold, Greeley
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