NEW POLL DETAILS REVEAL OVERWHELMING VOTER OPPOSITION TO CASCADIA FINANCING ACROSS ALL DEMOGRAPHICS
A comprehensive scientific survey shows 87% of informed voters support repeal, with opposition spanning party lines and geographic areas
GREELEY, CO – July 20, 2025 – The "Greeley Deserves Better" campaign today released additional details from its comprehensive scientific poll conducted by Pulse Decision Science, revealing the depth and breadth of voter opposition to the Cascadia financing arrangement across all major demographic groups and political affiliations.
The poll was conducted by Pulse Decision Science from June 16-20, 2025. The study surveyed 376 likely Greeley municipal voters using text and live telephone operators, as well as random sampling methods drawn from the state voter file. The poll has a margin of error of ±5.1% and used probability proportionate sampling across age, party affiliation, ideology, gender, and ward representation to ensure all registered voters had a known chance of selection.
Opposition Transcends Traditional Political Divisions
After learning unbiased details about the financing details, support for repealing the Cascadia financing deal reached remarkable consistency across demographic lines:
Republicans: 81% support repeal
Democrats: 75% support repeal
Independents: 87% support repeal
Conservatives: 82% support repeal
Moderates: 81% support repeal
Liberals: 84% support repeal
"These numbers demonstrate that fiscal responsibility isn't a partisan issue," said a campaign spokesperson. "When voters learn that taxpayers bear unlimited liability while developers receive guaranteed profits, the response is overwhelmingly negative regardless of political affiliation. Notably, information about city revenue and job growth potential from the project had little impact on positive voter sentiment toward the project.”
Survey Response Patterns by Residential Tenure
The poll examined responses across residential tenure and found:
Residents 11-20 years: 80% support repeal
Residents 6-10 years: 79% support repeal
Residents 20+ years: 82% support repeal
Residents less than 5 years: 84% support repeal
Voter Response to Information
The poll tracked voter responses before and after receiving information about the financing structure:
Initial support for repeal: 36% support repeal, 42% oppose repeal, 21% unsure
Final support after full information for and against: 87%
Net movement: +51 percentage points
Electoral Implications
The survey also measured voter attitudes about the financing deal's impact on future elections:
69% of voters would be less likely to vote for candidates who supported the financing
87% say a candidate's position on this issue is important in determining their vote
79% would be likely to sign a petition to put repeal on the ballot
Overwhelming Demand for Developer Investment
Perhaps most telling, 92% of voters believe the developer should be required to invest their own money or provide financial guarantees for the project – a stark contrast to the current arrangement in which the developer bears no financial risk.
Campaign Moving Forward with Confidence
The campaign continues to collect signatures to place the repeal measure on the November ballot, with a deadline of August 6 to qualify. Volunteers are gathering signatures at locations throughout Greeley.
"This isn't about opposing development – it's about demanding fair deals that protect taxpayers rather than guaranteeing private profits," said the spokesperson. “When 92% of Republicans and 75% of Democrats agree on something, elected officials should listen."
