Petition Approved: Signature Drive launched to Repeal Bad $1B Deal
GREELEY, CO — June 27, 2024 - The Greeley Deserves Better campaign announced today that the Greeley City Clerk has officially approved the petition form to repeal the “Bad Cascadia Deal” in Greeley Ordinance 2025-15, clearing the way for volunteers to begin collecting signatures immediately.
Ordinance 2025-15 authorizes a $1.1 billion financing plan for the Cascadia West entertainment district that mortgages 46 public buildings and exposes Greeley citizens to long-term debt and risk—$25-30 million annually regardless of project success.
Volunteers with the campaign will begin collecting signatures this weekend at the Greeley Stampede and continue throughout the city at coffee shops, grocery stores, and community events over the coming weeks.
“Today's approval finally gives Greeley voters a voice in this billion-dollar decision,” said campaign co-chair and local business leader Dan Wheeler. “Now that we have the green light, we’re hitting the ground running to ensure voters have the chance to reject this risky deal at the ballot box.”
“We’ve heard from hundreds of residents who are ready to sign — and now they can,” said Pam Bricker, longtime downtown business leader and co-chair of the campaign. “This is about protecting taxpayers, our budget, our future and our community’s voice.”
“We’ll be out in every corner of Greeley — from the Stampede to your favorite coffee shop,” said May Monahan, co-chair of the signature gathering effort. “We're excited to meet our neighbors at the Stampede and throughout the community to explain why this deal puts our city and fellow citizens at unnecessary risk. If you care about transparency, fiscal responsibility, and fairness, sign the petition and join us.”
The campaign has until August 6 to collect the 4653 signatures required to place the repeal on the November 2025 ballot.
Community members interested in volunteering to help collect signatures are encouraged to sign up at the campaign’s website: www.greeleydeservesbetter.com.
The campaign continues to build momentum after a recent poll showed that 87% of likely Greeley voters support repealing the “Bad Cascadia Deal” in Ordinance 2025-15 after learning key facts about the deal. 92% believe the developer should provide financial guarantees, and 69% oppose the current financing approach altogether.
