Honored

 I was asked by my friend Tanner (search “Tough Mudder” here on the blog) to help City staff place flags at Linn Grove Cemetery ahead of the Memorial Day event on Monday. It was an emotional and humbling experience as I placed both an American flag and a K.I.A. flag at about a dozen gravesites. Looking forward to attending the ceremony next week. Long Council night, with the highlight being 6 second graders asking for the City to open park bathrooms earlier in the year. Lowlight was a 2 hour ES on Civic Campus. 

Water PT.2

 I had the opportunity to take the second of three tours of Greeley Water’s expansive network of facilities last week. We traveled with City Staff, a deputy finance director and Councilwoman DeBoutez to two locations. The first was a stop north of Ft. Collins for the Bellvue Water Treatment plant. It can process water from the Poudre River and have it safely at my home in less than 48 hours. We then loaded up and visited one of our reservoirs and enjoyed a picnic lunch. Such an impressive system that Greeley is fortunate to have. 

Ahead/Behind

 Never a lack of interesting, and sometimes tragic, things going on in the world of local politics. The budget process for 2027 has begun, a new Councilman to be sworn in, and a leader in local and state politics made headlines. Also some weekly reviews from the word of “fitness,” as Bella and I had a slower week. Looking ahead to a full Council slate, and a 300 page packet to knock off. 

Bowling

 I am down to serving on only one board: Jobs of Hope. Their mission is to support men coming out of incarceration, and give them the program and tools to succeed in the outside world. We hosted a bowling event on Thursday to help raise money for that mission. The ALLO crew showed up strong, as did Mrs. Roth. Steinbergs won Heads or Tails with the beads I bought, then donated the gift card back to the men in the house. Good guy, he is. 

Brave

 I had the opportunity to attend and be the featured speaker at the weekly Weld GOP breakfast last week. It took a lot of courage and bravery to get up in front of the room and take some arrows from the 20 or so folks that were pretty displeased at the current state of the city. Most folks were frustrated with the new City Manager’s salary, the possible tax increase tied to homelessness, and the appointment of the new Ward ! Councilman. But I did it. And I’m proud. 

20

 Spotify dropped a fun little playlist over the weekend. To celebrate their 20th anniversary, they compiled a “greatest hits “ playlist and history of your listening. No surprises here! Thanks to SBX for sharing a bit of her history too. Where my guys at?? ***Update*** Momma Bear finally threw her’s up too!