For Immediate Release
For more information, contact:
Thomas E. Norton, Greeley Mayor
970-350-9772
tom.norton@greeleygov.com

Subject:  City Council Seeks Resident Input on Draft 2010 Priorities at Speak Up Session

 

On January 26th, the Greeley City Council will host a Speak Up session to gather public input on the Council’s draft 2010 City Priorities list.  This informal comment session is an opportunity for the Mayor and Councilmembers to hear resident’s thoughts about these priorities.  All Greeley residents are invited to the session on Tuesday, January 26 at Monfort Elementary School (2101 47th Avenue) from 6-7:00 p.m.

Mayor Norton noted, “A community needs direction to maintain and improve its quality of life. We would like resident input on that direction so we can finalize our priorities which will ultimately translate into action from City government.  This list is truly just a draft until we hear from residents.”  Comments will be taken at the microphone or in writing on a comment card.

 

Draft priorities list:
Council Priority: Engaging the Community – To engage residents in the public process thereby assisting the City Council and City staff to successfully address the challenges faced by the community while recognizing the value of residents’ unique backgrounds and their wide variety of perspectives and skills.

 

Council Priority:  Public Safety – To maintain recent improvements in community safety by engaging residents, businesses, the police and fire departments and other relevant personnel and/or agencies to anticipate and resolve threats to public safety.

 

Council Priority: Infrastructure – To maintain and construct Greeley’s public infrastructure, while concentrating on proper maintenance and supporting investment in private property, with a goal of promoting a healthy local economy and high quality of life.

 

Council Priority: Greeley is Open for Business – To improve the community’s financial well being by creating an environment that fosters quality job growth, recognizes Greeley’s position in a competitive regional economy and encourages private and public sector investments and partnerships.

 

Council Priority:  Support K-12 Education – As a key to Economic Development, support K-12 education through cooperation with Greeley, Evans and regional school boards.

Residents who cannot make it to the meeting, but are still interested in commenting are invited to visit www.greeleygov.com where they can comment on-line through January 26 until 2 p.m.  Comments will be delivered to all Council members at the Speak Up session scheduled for that evening.

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