Campaign-finance complaint filed against 2 groups opposing Cascadia

Greeley homebuilder alleges unreported contributions to groups seeking to repeal city zoning approval

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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A Greeley-based homebuilder has filed a campaign-finance complaint against two groups supporting repeal of city-approved zoning for the Cascadia and Catalyst projects. Tony Belfiore, owner of Belfiore Construction Co., alleges that the citizens group Greeley Demands Better, which successfully petitioned the zoning-repeal question onto the ballot as Issue 1A, has either paid for or received the benefit of in-kind contributions for substantially more campaign activity than it has reported.

Why it matters

The complaint highlights the heated political battle over the Cascadia and Catalyst development projects, which have faced opposition from some local residents concerned about the impact on the community. The outcome of the special municipal election could have significant implications for the future of these major real estate projects in Greeley.

The details

Belfiore's complaint alleges that Greeley Demands Better and another group, Greeley Residents for Responsible Growth, have engaged in unreported campaign activity, including mailers, yard signs, and social media posts, that go beyond what the groups have disclosed in their campaign finance filings. The complaint seeks an investigation and potential penalties if the allegations are found to be true.

  • The special municipal election that would decide the fate of the Cascadia and Catalyst projects is just days away.
  • Belfiore filed the campaign-finance complaint with the Colorado Secretary of State last week.

The players

Tony Belfiore

Owner of Belfiore Construction Co., a Greeley-based homebuilder.

Greeley Demands Better

A citizens group that successfully petitioned the zoning-repeal question onto the ballot as Issue 1A.

Greeley Residents for Responsible Growth

Another group that has allegedly engaged in unreported campaign activity against the Cascadia and Catalyst projects.

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What they’re saying

“With just days to go before a special municipal election that would decide the fate of city-approved zoning for the Cascadia and Catalyst projects, a Greeley-based homebuilder has filed a campaign-finance complaint against two groups supporting repeal of that approval.”

— Dallas Heltzell, Author (bizwest.com)

What’s next

The Colorado Secretary of State will investigate the campaign-finance complaint and determine if any penalties are warranted.

The takeaway

The battle over the Cascadia and Catalyst development projects in Greeley has become a heated political issue, with allegations of unreported campaign contributions adding to the controversy surrounding the upcoming special municipal election.