Few stories about the upcoming Council. Also picked up a few more votes after the Clerk and Recorder cured a couple of hundred more ballots. Also completed reading through the first Friday packet. Swearing in will be tomorrow, Nov 18 starting at 6PM. It will be liv-streamed on the City portal if you can’t make it in person. Bonus pics of Mrs. Roth on her way to another day of educating the youth of America!
I was able to spend most of Friday at orientation for myself and my other new Councilman Elect, Brian Rudy. We spent the day hearing from various City staff members, getting our technology signed into, learning more about what to expect, and going over expectations for Council. Swearing in will be November 18! Reviewed my first Friday Packet, which includes all the material and background information that will be presented at Council. 356 pages. Glad it was a beautiful weekend in Colorado so I was able to sit on the patio, enjoy a stick, and prepare for my first Council meeting.
Finally feeling back to normal 10 days after the election. Also there was that slight blood clot issue I had been putting off dealing with prior to Nov. 4. Glad I got it checked out and am on the road to recovery. It was a fun and full week between work, friends, and Council duties. Grateful to gather with the guys for an indoor cigar night (cough, cough). Tinsel and Trains was the Friday night gala, followed by a birthday celebration for Hunter at the Rio. Enjoyed time with a whole group of folks at Tighknit to listen to a few hours of music from the one and only Gii. Bonus pictures from the after party with the GPO Mistro at 477 and an ALLO event (might have already posted that one?).
Had a surprise visit from Emily on Monday on her way to Laramie for a state-wide conference. It was so nice to see her for a few hours, catch up on all things family related, and share some encouraging words for each other. She made the loop in Laramie and checked on mom and dad. The neighborhood sure looks beautiful in the fall. Mom did a great job selecting their site. Emily got her picture with dad’s former student and current AD Tom Burman and the Bronze Boot! Go Pokes. Great to see you, cuz.
It was a busy first weekend as a City Councilman Elect. I was invited to attend the Eagles game with a select group of supporters of several campaigns. We were able to sit in the Eagles Nest, be treated to dinner and drinks, and got to visit the locker room after the game to meet the players and coaches. Saturday was the Hispanic Women of Weld County breakfast and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Weld County Calf Auction that evening. Monday the current City Manager resigned and Brian McBroom was named. That’s my bald head in the picture talking to the other newly elected Ward 4 Councilman Brian Rudy.
Winter has officially arrived on the East Coast! Wonder how Hashbrown will do when winter REALLY sets in? Meanwhile, the dirty G had a high of 72 and could see the Northern Lights last night. Thanks for the pictures, Noah. I love you!
Our family had another birthday over the weekend, as Noah turned 27. While we weren’t able to celebrate with him and Sariah from 1860 miles away, it looks like they had a great weekend together. What a cool present! I hope you can find some time to play, Noah. We love you. We miss you. Glad your workspace was decorated when you arrived at work on Friday. Keep up the good work. Happy birthday.
The final results from the Greeley Municipal Election for 2025. My new favorite number is 10671.
Stories are being published throughout the week on the election. I am so grateful for the positive coverage, for the time being. I know my day will come when a vote will still up some controversy. Until then, I couldn’t have asked for a more positive reaction from community members, influencers, and supporters.
