City of Greeley

Greeley, Colorado, is a growing, evolving city built with the future in mind. It's the welcoming front porch of Northern Colorado, full of life and rich in opportunity. Our community is full of young, diverse forward-thinkers: On average our residents are just 31.5 years old, and nearly 80 languages are spoken in Greeley-Evans School District 6. Our downtown scene is buzzing, and our economy is carried by industries ranging from family agriculture to big tech. Whether you live in Greeley, or you plan to stop by and visit Greeley, you'll soon experience for yourself why we say it's a city full of stories even better lived than told. Help us write the next Greeley story by spreading the word! We created this video for others to share as they recruit others to join our community and live, work, and play right here in Greeley, Colorado. Give it a share! Or, if you'd like to embed the video on your website, contact us at [email protected]. #GreeleyColorado #AStoryBestLivedIn #WriteTheNextGreeleyStory #VisitGreeley #LiveWorkPlay #Recruitment

The Greeley Historic Preservation Commission is hosting two free walking tours in July for Greeley residents and visitors. The annual walking tours let citizens learn about and see sites of historical, cultural and architectural importance to Greeley. On Monday, July 22, at 6 p.m., the tour will visit five historic churches in downtown Greeley. Kaida Pierot, a Historic Preservation intern, will lead the tour starting at the Old Park Church, now called St. Patrick Presbyterian Church, at 803 10th Avenue. On Monday, July 29, at 6 p.m., Betsy Kellums, planner - Historic Preservation, will lead the pre-Chautauqua tour about game changing architecture in the Cottonwood neighborhood. This 1960s-70s neighborhood shows a marked change from pin architecture and neighborhood planning, with modern and contemporary styles. The tour begins at the corner of Cottonwood Park at the northwest intersection of 26th Avenue and 26th Avenue Court. These walking tours are a testament to the City of Greeley's ongoing commitment to preserving Greeley's heritage for future generations.

The City of Greeley is pleased to announce Stacey Aurzada's appointment as the new city attorney. The City Council named Aurzada the interim city attorney following the retirement of former City Attorney Doug Marek on March 1. She has acted as interim city attorney since his departure.    Aurzada has been with the city since 2005 and has served as deputy city attorney for 11 years. She previously served as the interim city clerk and senior assistant city attorney. Aurzada is a Greeley native and a graduate of Greeley West High School. She received a Bachelor of Social Work degree from New Mexico State University and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Wyoming. With a notable background in municipal law and a proven record of legal acumen, Aurzada is poised to continue her unwavering commitment to the city in her new role as city attorney. Aurzada’s legal background spans over 27 years and includes a wealth of experience in navigating complex legal issues and a dedication to upholding the highest ethical standards.

The City of Greeley is pleased to announce Peter Perez, CEM as the new emergency management director. With an extensive background in emergency management and public safety, Perez brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of effective leadership. Perez is a certified emergency manager from the International Association of Emergency Managers and joins the City of Greeley from the City of Killeen, Texas, where he served as the director of homeland security and emergency management. In this role, he managed the recovery and reimbursement process for two presidentially declared disasters, coordinated the city’s COVID-19 response, and managed the Winter Storm Uri response. In his new role as emergency management director, Perez will be responsible for developing and maintaining the city's emergency management system. This role involves broad authority to set program priorities, ensure compliance with various regulations, manage budgets, coordinate with multiple agencies, and lead efforts in disaster mitigation, preparation, response, and recovery.

The City of Greeley will receive $3,508,404 from the Federal Transit Administration to buy five compressed natural gas (CNG) buses for use on a new bus route between Greeley and City of Loveland. Funding for the transit investment comes from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The new buses will be used to facilitate limited-stop, regional service between Greeley and Loveland. Key stops along the U.S. 34 route will include connections to the University of Northern Colorado, the I-25 mobility hub at Centerra, as well as the City of Greeley’s future Mobility Expansion for Regional Growth and Equity (MERGE) mobility hub. This service, with the support of a Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) grant, is slated to start in 2026. Read more about the funding at https://lnkd.in/guskFWeR

The City of Greeley recently launched a new program called “Looking Good in the Neighborhood!” It's all about appreciating residents who take great care of their homes. Instead of focusing on rules and codes, this program celebrates people who go above and beyond to keep their properties clean and welcoming. Every month from June through September, code compliance inspectors will pick homes in each of their districts that stand out for their excellent upkeep. These homes don't need reminders about rules because they already look fantastic. The first round of recognition was mailed to homeowners last week. Code Compliance Manager Buxton Demers said, “This program is about showing gratitude for what many residents are doing right. When yards and sidewalks are well-kept, it shows that the community cares. We want to say thank you and encourage everyone to take pride in our city.” To learn more about this program, go to https://lnkd.in/dG--tfWf.

The City of Greeley welcomes Martha Lanaghen as the city’s new Director of Human Resources.   Lanaghen came to the city as Interim Director of Human Resources in December of 2023. Since that time, she has proven her ability to think strategically, lead a large and complex team, and drive process improvement in a dynamic environment.    As Director of Human Resources, Lanaghen will continue to lead the team responsible for talent management and employee engagement while overseeing HR policies and programs, developing city culture and employee engagement initiatives, and ensuring consistent implementation of policies and procedures across the organization.   Learn more about Lanaghen at https://lnkd.in/gagtUz5w

The City of Greeley welcomes Kelli Johnson as the Assistant City Manager.     Johnson has been on the city’s leadership team for more than five years. She initially served as the Director of Communication and Engagement before transitioning into the role of Chief of Staff in March 2022. Johnson will now use her talents at the city in her new role as Assistant City Manager. In her time with the city, Johnson has proven herself to be both a leader and a strategic partner. In her most recent role as chief of staff, Johnson served as senior advisor to the city manager, the city manager’s cabinet, and the executive leadership team. Her efforts have resulted in improved communication, enhanced relationships with the city council, and the successful execution of several critical projects. Other notable accomplishments include enhancing project accountability, establishing time-saving structures to focus leadership’s attention and increase the speed of decision-making, and facilitating strategic, operational, and cultural shifts within the city's administration. In her new role as Assistant City Manager, Johnson will manage and oversee multiple departments. She will work with a team of department directors to ensure that performance goals are met, and city policies and procedures are followed. Her responsibilities will also include meeting the objectives set by the City Manager, adhering to operating and capital budgets, and resolving employee grievances with care and efficiency. Learn more about Johnson at https://lnkd.in/gmSPyaUB

Last week was a busy week for the City of Greeley! On Wednesday, we celebrated the groundbreaking of Delta Park. So much planning has gone into this revitalization project, including collaboration with Trust for Public Land, City staff and community members, leaders and organizations. We're so thankful for everyone who has had a hand in this project, and can't wait to see the transformation realized.

The City of Greeley will receive $20.5 million in federal grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation for the MERGE (Mobility Expansion for Regional Growth and Equity) Project. MERGE is a public transit-oriented project that includes construction of a regional new mobility hub and improved interchanges at 35th Avenue and 47th Avenue along U.S. Highway 34. Thank you to the U.S. Department of Transportation and to our elected officials like Senator Michael Bennet and Senator John Hickenlooper, Representative Yadira Caraveo for your support and for this significant award of RAISE (Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity) grant funding to improve traffic safety and mobility in our fast growing community and North Range region! The MERGE project represents a significant milestone in Greeley’s infrastructure development, promising a safer, more connected future for all residents. Greeley’s ability to complete critical infrastructure projects such as this relies on additional funding from grant sources (like RAISE) and funds that the city proposes to obtain from low-interest, long-term, federal financing. A proposal is slated to go in front of voters this fall that would allow Greeley to take advantage of this federal financing, without increasing or creating new taxes. Find more information at https://lnkd.in/gpzKDuZY.