Readers Weigh In on Upcoming Ballot Issue 1A Vote

Letters to the editor discuss the implications of Ballot Issue 1A in Greeley, Colorado.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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Readers have submitted letters to the editor expressing their views on the upcoming vote on Ballot Issue 1A in Greeley, Colorado. The letters discuss the potential impact on the local school district's funding, the economic benefits of the Cascadia development project, and the unsung work of school bus coordinators in the Greeley-Evans School District.

Why it matters

Ballot Issue 1A is a critical vote that will determine how tax revenues from the Cascadia development project are allocated, with implications for the local school district's funding and the overall economic vitality of Greeley. The letters provide insight into the diverse perspectives and concerns of Greeley residents as they prepare to cast their votes.

The details

The letters cover several key points related to Ballot Issue 1A. One letter urges voters to call their city council members to understand which school district, Windsor's or Greeley/Evans', will receive the tax revenues from the Cascadia project. Another letter argues that voting no on 1A will be good for Greeley's tax base and downtown businesses, as the Cascadia project is projected to generate over $11 million in new annual sales tax revenue. Finally, a letter praises the work of two school bus coordinators in the Greeley-Evans School District, highlighting the critical but often unseen responsibilities they manage to ensure student safety and smooth district operations.

  • Ballot Issue 1A vote is upcoming in Greeley, Colorado.

The players

Dale Hall

Mayor of Greeley.

Melissa McDonald

Mayor pro tem of Greeley.

Johnny Olson

Greeley City Council member, Ward III.

Robert Stack

Greeley resident.

Ron and Jodie Redfern

Owners of The Cow Saloon & Eatery, a downtown Greeley restaurant.

Shirley Bond

School bus coordinator in Greeley-Evans School District 6.

Wanda Shreeves

School bus coordinator in Greeley-Evans School District 6.

Thomas Krafft

School bus driver in Greeley-Evans School District 6.

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What they’re saying

“Whose school district gets the money? Critical question! As you get ready to vote on Ballot Question 1A, ask yourself this very basic question. Which school district, Windsor's or Greeley/Evans', will receive tax monies from the Catalyst – Cascadia venture?”

— Robert Stack, Greeley resident (greeleytribune.com)

“I support voting No on 1A because it will be good for Greeley — and great for downtown. Beginning in 2028, Cascadia is projected to generate more than $11 million in new annual sales tax revenue — roughly a 10% increase over current levels. That kind of growth strengthens city services and supports the long-term vitality of downtown.”

— Ron and Jodie Redfern, Owners of The Cow Saloon & Eatery, a downtown Greeley restaurant (greeleytribune.com)

“Their tireless efforts to coordinate complex situations and maintain accurate real-time student counts are vital to both student safety and the smooth operation of more than 65 bus drivers. The responsibilities they juggle are staggering — managing routine morning and afternoon routes, providing support for special needs students, organizing shuttles, after-school programs, and trips, handling countless parent calls, and even tracking down lost items.”

— Thomas Krafft, School bus driver in Greeley-Evans School District 6 (greeleytribune.com)

The takeaway

Ballot Issue 1A in Greeley, Colorado has sparked a lively debate among residents, with concerns ranging from the allocation of tax revenues to the economic impact of the Cascadia development project. The letters highlight the diverse perspectives and priorities of Greeley's community members as they prepare to make a decision that will shape the city's future.