Written Comments

Written Comments Provided by Household Respondents and Key Informants

Community Economic Issues

Some residents lack skills to achieve financial success which promotes community success…areas of concern…HS graduation rates…immigrant populations.
Promoting educational training to meet the skill needs of future workers
A lot of single income families raising pre-school children
Health care crisis- lack of insurance
No buses to travel
I’m the only lesbian in my neighborhood
A couple of families are larger than their town houses, but may not be able to afford larger dwellings.
Local taxes being used on projects that could be done at later times. With out being a tax burden
Too many Mexican that don’t speak American.
Many migrant workers and illegals in the area
Cost of living is way too high for the wages the people get in Greeley
Not much job opportunities for people over 50 to become employed
Hard times for neighbors getting a job
Living on fixed income
Not in poverty, however, the jobs out there are not keeping up with inflation, so people are just getting by and are not able to save for retirement or education for their children.
High cost of living
Living in a condo…most residents are retired senior citizens
Lack of major high tech industry
Lack of job training and cultural barriers
Out sourcing of jobs out of our state and the country
Lack of social security for people whom really need it
We all go to work- I’m finally retired…sold beauty shop in 1999 after 30 some years
I live in a rural community and there is no economic opportunity for young people.
Improve overall economic quality of life in the city
School dropout
Lack of jobs paying a livable wage
Affordable medical insurance
Dearth of good paying jobs
Cost of housing prohibitive for many
The amount paid for a job is the issue in many instances
Wage disparity
Cost of living: rent, groceries, gas, etc….increasing yearly
Lack of basic skills to perform jobs
Increase in taxes
Teen pregnancy
Lack of health care
Employers are wanting so much experience that the person jus starting cant find a job.
Lack of affordable housing and affordable rent property…lack of emergency housing
Income level meet cost of living…and this si lower/middle class neighborhood
Affordable housing
Farming neighborhoods always have major economic issues for those where farms are small. There are many corporate agricultural enterprises in my neighborhood.
Lack on insurance
Park and recreation…quality of schools…services to elderly…mental health
Funding for higher education
Crowded homes because no one has a job.
Wages is low for this area. We need more companies in this area to grow and provide employment opportunities for people.
Older homes in neighborhood…unable to maintain homes
Keeping up with the rapidly increase of living
Transportation for the elderly who reside in their homes
Money management
Gang activity
Lack of “high” paying jobs for degreed individuals. Low paying service jobs are plentiful
Health and the ability to pay for health insurance and doctors

Household Economic Issues

No money to afford medical expenses
There are zero job opportunities in Briggsdale, unless you are in education or farming or ranching
Not enough support from our government
Medical costs
Having adult children. Depending on parent for financial aid b/c they don’t earn enough for “B” + “C” but make too much for social service programs
Health insurance
Majority of population 65+ years of age
Child support is pathetic
Family members work both full time and additional part time jobs to maintain moderate standard of living
Affordable, safe daycare
I feel as Weld County has really poor wages, it is sad that people around our county get paid so much more for a job that can be done in Greeley and the person is Greeley gets paid pennies.
Lack of medical, dental and vision
Lack of child support
Lack of affordable housing and rental units

Community Educational Issues

Special programs needed for gifted/talented charter schools and disabled students
Shortage of “experienced” teachers that truly care about the success of our Hispanic students
Developments not paying its way causing over crowded schools
Racism and unqualified teachers, administrators
To much time off for students re: teacher work days
Education is second rate to sports programs….our workforce is under educated for the future.
Quality of education
Parents not involved with children
Depends on whether you refer to secondary or primary education…we no longer have a high school in our community. The consolidated high school to which the students are bussed has problems at every level. Local primary schools are doing fairly well
After school activities
Overgrowing and lack of equipment is an issue in schools located in poor areas…Also the division in schools between Latinos or between Mexican-American and the Immigrant community is a major issue…Also many immigrants have no education beyond grade school.
Not enough care for kids with special needs
Class room sizes increasing due to population expanding
Drop out rate is a problem
Poor discipline in classrooms
Achievement disparities by race and income
Difference between schools in neighborhoods Jefferson compared to Monfort etc…in treatment
English language acquisition= major issue…schools extreme poverty= major issue…West Greeley not in Dist. 6 boundaries
Ensuring the competency of students in the basics of reading, writing and math…Ensuring cultural/bilingual needs are being met.
Not enough electives that are the same as other schools
Need preschools desperately, Montessori, Waldorf etc. Both public and private
Inadequate elementary music education in public schools
Everything has to be bilingual. How about everyone learning English, the language of this country. If you can’t speak English…GOOD BYE
Lack of teachers
Seriously unpaid teachers (under funded, teacher compensation)
School Funding
Hard for the teachers to control the drugs that are on campus. Both of my sons were effected by this.
Lack of schools in area
Drop out rate high at Roosevelt High School. Teen pregnancy big issue
Never enough money- administration spending issues
Teachers underpaid, under supplied. New people move into community, school district, and feel that they can demand this and that from teachers, and staff and yet the newcomers don’t come out to vote or take part in community events, we used to know our neighbors.
To many Mexicans wasting tax payer money.
About 50% Mexican population but only minor issue
Change school hours/senior high later classes
Cameron school is listed as one of the poorest schools in grades.
Air quality is bad in some schools. Florescent lights are bad for kids too.
Too many children for too few teachers
Why are other schools so much more advanced than our school (East Memorial). My niece went to Shawsheen from E.M. and was way behind.
Dropping music and art in local schools
Language barrier between teacher and students
Pompous teachers and administrators
The schools have too many problems to be listed here
Bilingual teaching policies in schools
Lack of communication to parents from school staff within the public school system
Not close to school
Poor teacher pay and recruitment
Minority drop out rate are high
Pay of employees and support of the people
Technology
Passing children on to future grades when they have failed in math or reading or language etc. With out requirement for summer school
Computer equipment, gym equipment, books
Middle school counselor should not be allowed around children at Highland M.S.
About half the students in our school come from out of district. If it wasn’t for out of district students, the school in this community wouldn’t be open
Quality education in Ft. Lupton re. 8 school district
Poor education and lacks discipline students use vulgar and obscene language
Growth and its impact on public education…over crowding, school facilities, transportation…Schools are being asked to do more with less
Causing a pluralistic educational environment to enable all cultural classes of student to grow academically
Poor prioritization by education leaders
Readiness to begin school (kindergarten)
Achievement gap and lack of cultural understanding
All of these are issues that always exist in every school district
Johnstown/ Milliken trying to work together
My child does not attend the schools in the district but I do hear from very crowded. There is no one on one with students
Lack of parental involvement
Not enough teachers for overcrowded school
High drop out rate…Too many alternative schools and nigh schools. We are focusing on the wrong issues and need to focus on accountability and responsibility of the family.
Unsafe schools…gang related problem…causing their students to be fearful
Foul language…disrespectful conduct, drugs in schools, bullying

Household Educational Issues

Getting enough money that will pay both my education and money to live…house payment, food, utilities, etc.
School Funding
My children are now grown and moved out. I suggested they leave the area for more access to jobs and entertainment and schools for my grand children.
Overcrowding, lack of “good” teachers
They lose a lot of good kids in high school. I had a straight A student till he went to H.S. they are not doing enough for them. I have seen many kids give up.
Low school supplies
Inability to get into higher education b/c of soaring costs
I feel that with so many minority people in our schools the children don’t get enough adequate education
Not enough support for higher education in Colorado
Financial aid needs
Discrimination in school for health and learning differences
Teach kids English
Transportation- had many bad experiences with school bus drivers in dist. 6
No educational opportunities for migrant workers, Aims closed GED programs on Ft. Lupton campus, poor local school district, insufficient early child hood programs.
Lack of good school choice underperforming schools
Difficulty understanding how to get higher education many loopholes to adhere to. Not adequate information and guidance to educational opportunities.
Under education of our future workforce
Language in school is dependable…nothing done regarding it
IGA’s w/ counties- cash in lieu land dedication. Lack of legislatures to impose impact fees on developers for adequate school facilities
Standardized tests such as the CSAP
Difficult for single parents to return to school, and maintain household

Community Environmental Issues

Ambulance sirens at all hours of night…full blast
Seasonal flooding, but some work was done on 34th St. hopefully that will end the problem
County road condition
Mosquito spraying
Wasting water or over watering
Habitat destruction
Seems to be a lot of cases of cancer…More than other areas?
Barking dogs
Construction noise, I-25 air pollution triggers my asthma
The stench from the processing plants
Notice more air traffic overhead
I believe that new development should be required to keep some kind on ground cover on the open lots instead of letting the dust and dirt blow away.
People run stop signs and drive too fast
Trash from new housing developments. The rural neighbors see unsightly trash from new home construction.
Shortage of water
The migrant workers have a tendency to throw their trash out on the roads in the rural areas
Traffic pollution
Mosquitoes
College students causing to much noise and disturbances both inside and outside
Cars, trucks, motor cycles-speeding down 35th ave.
Junk cars…lack of yard upkeep…junk in yards
Lots of cars not from neighborhood
Greeley does not have a recycling program
Junky yards…unkept vehicles w/ no license tag…trash from old vehicles
Need more recycling
Recycle
# of vehicles parked on lot
Too many traffic, neighbors teenage…gas and oil wells employees…we need Rd. 23 surfaced with asphalt
Speeding
Population growth and availability
Gangs/violence
Park construction has not kept up with development
Toxic pollutions on lawns
West nile
Graffiti and vandalism
Mosquitos
Dry weeds…unkept yards
code enforcement, lack of upkeep by landlords
non-agriculturally friendly/ too much traffic- drivers rude to equipment operators Hwy 66.

Household Environmental Issues

Odor issues
Due to the chachacha music at all times of the night, while Americans are trying to sleep, and rest for work the next day
Over use of pesticides and herbicides by some members of neighborhood
Junk in lots
Graffiti and vandalism of personal property
I have a concern about renovation of the north side
Smells very very ugly in evenings and different times not a Monfort smell, just plain poop smell.
Neighborhood trash generated by schools

Community Health Issues

Always an issue for all communities
Issues with eating unhealthy foods. Bad diets. It would be nice if our community and neighborhood would focus more on healthy eating
Vaccinations for babies
Toxic mold/ indoor air pollution
Not enough medical staff and doctors that help tax needy
Uninsured people
Teen pregnancy
Not enough for junior and senior high kids to do this neighborhood or community to stay out of trouble and away from drugs. Especially for the single families who have a hard time coordinating after school activities. Better with new rec. center.
Lots of low income families with children in desperate need of dental and vision care. Weld County health and other clinics are too full in Greeley to make room for surrounding small towns to go to. And even clinics charge something and people can not afford it.
Dust from county roads causes asthma related problems
Hospitals and American tax payers paying for illegal Mexicans health problems. Diseases brought into America.
I hear near by spousal or child abuse
Mobility
Affordable medical care coincides with economic issues
Some residents have fallen and are injured some are elderly and not very well
All issues are a major issue in all communities
Teen pregnancy
Multiple Sclerosis
Dusty road
Dusty road- road 23
West nile
People are coming to our area to make meth in portable labs
West nile
Lack of mental health facilities/ professionals to address mental health issues. NRBH is understaffed, under funded and overworked to effectively address these issues
Growing number of uninsured…Ability of medical facilities to provide urgent care
Poor mental health services
Lack of affordable medical insurance…lack of pre-natal care…immunizations not current.
High cost of insurance…high rate of uninsured residents…shortage of culturally competent services…shortage of dental care for low income residents
Drug costs
Insurance
Lack of affordable insurance
Caring for the elderly
Transportation to hospitals for doctors (non emergency)
We are a rural community, agriculture-based, Farm accidents are the largest cause of health problems
There are a couple of elderly families that are in ill health

Household Health Issues

No Insurance/ too expensive
Many jobs in this area don’t offer health insurance; therefore many people don’t receive adequate care such as physical or wellness care.
Since birth of our baby, she had medical problems at birth and I have had numerous health issues
Affordable health care
Health care coverage
There are no doctors out here closest medical is in Greeley
Caring for elderly and ill parents
The cost for all health care for every one is way out of line. But I believe this is a national problem not a local one
Affordable health care
Medical bills and prescriptions are too high
I recently got my niece and nephew…why is it so hard to get Medicaid quickly to address medical issue…these kids haven’t seen a M.D. for a while
Doctors practicing in clinical settings don’t seem to care at all about patients
Allergies are a problem, air pollution doesn’t help
Cost of medical insurance tremendous
Prescription drug costs
Finding knowledgeable specialty doctors
Doctors not being mindful of time you have to take from work
Access to health care; the fact that many use the Emergency unit with the Hospital as their primary care is of great concern
Limited mobility
Sunrise discrimination with some people. Have to go down to Ft. Lupton because of this.
Indoor air pollution toxic mold remediation information

Community Housing Issues

Not enough housing for chronically, mentally ill folks
Worry that new apartment complex at firestone blvd. and oak meadows blvd. will bring high volume transient lower income population in neighborhood with high volume of young children. Wish rent would higher or condos there…so more “ownership” of property.
Concern of increase in taxes
Low-income housing very scarce in this area- partly due to society believing that low income people are dirty, disease ridden and will ruin any new housing.
Lack of town board experience and insight into annexation and housing development. Ignore citizen input/or avoid it all together
Workers have tendency to rent a home and then many people or families move in.
Developed by the Mexicans who bring their life style into America, looking for Americans to give every thing for free.
We have a couple of neighbors who choose to live trashy
Finding a contractor who can build correctly
UNC is ruining the off campus marked for the private landlords. They are building too many ugly dorms
Cost of housing in Greeley is too much
High housing cost leaves little income for property upkeep
Vehicles on peoples property that are not licensed
Many families are for the first time in their life facing financial crisis, substantiated by record foreclosures…Lack of support services i.e. financial counseling
Abandon houses
Housing diversity
Quality of housing that is affordable
More housing developments being built closer to plain areas
Some lack knowledge/ skills/ tolls to purchase a home. Financial education needed.
Senior housing
Regarding pets
Housing such as assisted living…Medicaid bed shortage
Homeless, but very little is being done to help

Household Housing Issues

Tough to make ends meet on 1 income
Utility cost keep rising but my income is ruff.
Water and gas rates are extremely high
Too high rent
Not having say in privacy fencing
Access to housing for homeless families
Lack of available contractors for repairs
New homes are too expensive…old homes are too expensive for Greeley wages

Community Leisure Activity Issues

Would be nice to have bike paths…they are working on firestone trail
Funding to build more recreational facilities like a swimming pool for leisure/family use
City and county support for community events
Lack of activities for teenagers
Lack of senior of facility
No swimming pools, recreation facility
Safe places for “Latch-key children” to “hangout”
Not much for kids to do. Community finally built a swimming pool but its 2.50/day which is too much for income level of large part of population. New people can afford it w/ their 250,000 homes so there’s another separation of classes.
If its not destroyed by Mexican gang and disfigured by Mexican gang paint, its just destroyed due to American jealously and hatred.
Parks where children can play and ride their bikes
Lack of free outdoors
UNC abolished the Garden Theater concerts which was attended by hundred of people of all ages as well as families
No park…kids always playing on road
Family for parks
City pools too small…not kept well
Wish more places allowed dogs…Dogs motivate me to use parks and exercise but dogs aren’t allowed anywhere
There used to be concerts at UNC, but for the last 2 years they have been eliminated. We really miss them.
Lack of communication regarding upcoming activities…dint know a majority of events have occurred until after its over.
Not enough activities for young teens
Funding for leisure activity
Need more neighborhood activities
Activities for youth
City growing West and South, without development of any major parks like Bittersweet
Lack of appropriate and accessible recreation and activities for people with disabilities
Lack of places for wedding and
Brown or unsafe play and park equipment
I think that a lot of the classes offered for children are done during the week which is fine but it seems that the people that organize events forget that most parents work til 5:00. Activities need to be offered at a time for working parents
Not enough small businesses with long term survival
Leisure area for teenagers
No activities or events for youth to participate in
In the country, there’s no parks on trails to go walking. We have to go into the town for any of the above activities.
Rural America does not have the luxury of the above leisure activity
Senior citizen don’t have much opportunity in the community to do things

Household Leisure Activity Issues

Upset that pro sport tickets are so expensive…We are middle class and can’t afford to go to games…aren’t taxes supporting Invesco Field?
Lack of camping spaces in the forest.
Severe lack of indoor leisure activities…like indoor pool, indoor courts, indoor table pool, indoor child activities
Lack of places for wedding and quince aneras which allow people to bring food
Rec. center in Ault
Not enough time to pursue leisure activities, must work too much to be able to afford average life
Not many safe activities in town for children
Kids in high school don’t have much to do

Community Safety Issues

Weld County roads are the site of disproportionate share of deaths…alarming given the population
Speeding traffic
Amount of auto deaths
Public safety struggling to keep pace with growth and increased demand for services
Don’t like that mountain view fire is closing…I think the tri-town fire will service a higher volume than it can handle
Sand and gravel truck traffic on farm roads. Speeding trucks on rural roads.
Increase in crime is direct reflection of increase in population. Law enforcement needs to join the 21st century but money is again an issue
People driving without license or insurance
Traffic speeds and signs
We have been burglarized many times…stereos out of cars, not proper lighting in neighborhoods.
Drivers using Mesa Verde drive as a highway 30+ miles per hour as opposed to a residential street where children live and play in the street- someone is going to get hurt, I believe it is a major issue.
Need signs and speed bumps, lots of vehicles speed and lot’s of kids playing on road
Police often don’t get to disturbance calls in time to be effective
Kids play in street even after dark…5 mall children not taken care of
Gangs and crime have become a serious problem in Greeley. There’s no neighborhood that is left completely unaffected.
No gang intervention programs and gang activity is increasing
People who drive our public school buses
Crop dusting in vicinity
Our neighbor was robbed twice, Police say they have no control over the break in due to not catching the suspect.
Our community is located in the east edge of Weld County. The sheriff department doesn’t want to come out to investigate thefts in our area
Safety of streets highways, to many DUI’s
Meth labs are having a traumatic impact on families, neighborhoods, and communities. They created major health and safety issues
Lack of neighborhood street lighting. Response time of Greeley P.D. when called…sometimes takes days
Young people driving crazy, unsafe playing area for children
Speeders/ university drunkenness/ DUI
People drive to fast in neighborhoods
Speeding
Police brutality is a common problem…I have heard of several stories stating this is an issue that needs to be looked at more closely.
Hispanic gangs in the East side of town are a huge problem but citizens of Greeley don’t see it

Household Safety Issues

Occasional graffiti on fences
Guns- people being shot
Neighbor’s house broken into
Young people in street, walking, and wondering around neighborhood
Not aware of any but know groups exist in Greeley. Police know this better then any body
Groups intimidated the East side residents; therefore they have to be quiet or else

Community Social Issues

All issues every community is concerned about
Several programs now in place to help (e.g. bright beginnings) but teen pregnancy and poor pre-natal care still a major issue
Student drop outs
Lack of parks with supervision
There is discrimination about age and being a lesbian. Not just Hispanic vs. white, lets face it I’ve lived here all my life. The Hispanics are getting what they want when they want it. When is it time for the white people? Gay, Lesbian, Straight…all white.
I worry that the educational school teaching is below the good ratings. Fredrick was voted the lowest last year. This effects the social environment.
Separation of upper and lower classes. Old timers vs. new comers
Small towns have the same social problems as larger cities just no resources to help.
Language barriers Spanish/English
Lack of bi-lingual proficiency
Loud music in the neighborhood sometimes til after 10pm
Lack of affordable elder/disabled care
Affordable child care coincides with economic issues
Non English speaking people are a major issue
Family support and help for families trying to prevent youth from falling into the juvenile justice system
Every one too busy working to socialize in this neighborhood. All middle-aged parents except me I’m retired now
These are issues within the community not family
Entitlements (TANF) application processes are too complicated for many to understand and therefore follow through for many families is difficult
Unwillingness to address competing tax statutes- weakening the fabric of our communities’ social infrastructure
Child in meth homes and meth usage
There are programs (free) to teach English so the immigrants can get jobs, how about some free Spanish classes so the natives can get one
No rehab center for drug abusers, the city council has decided to out source treatment centers from our city neighborhoods to “a farm somewhere” as one of our intelligent council members stated about deciding to not let the Rainbow House open
I feel that teens get pregnant so young b/c they introduced and told it is ok to have sex, just use protection. What ever happened to having self respect, morals and saving themselves till marriage. Parents need to be made responsible for their kids not dressing like they are 20 yrs old when they are 13 yrs old, they need to get rig of the make up.
I moved into this community partly b/c of a strong covenant situation. The combination of low interest rates, adjustable rate mortgages, and little dorms combined with “Diversity” has closed culture classes regarding the covenant.
Parent intervention
Under education of our future workforce

Household Social Issues

With all the drugs and dealers and gangs the safety of all Americans is a large issue.
Everyone should learn English. Cost of duplicate language is not a necessary expense. This is not a racial comment it is economic
Trash from other neighborhoods filter into ours
Not being able to afford health insurance and medications
Social security disability
Greeley has agencies that help out people of low income plus other agencies or churches.
Lack of diverse social programs for gay/ lesbian youth and adults
These question should only be asked of people who need these services. Otherwise your results are invalid
There is too much discrimination towards Hispanics in Greeley, all level of economic mobility.

Community Transportation Issues

Would love lite rail along I-25 through Denver to Tech Center
Road and sidewalk repair needs to be done
Kids don’t stop on sidewalks@ driveways @ habitat for humanity on 23rd Ave.
Need more transportation for handicapped or elderly or others who don’t drive
Deterioration of roads and highways is the direct result of limited funds at the state levels. The future of highway funding is bleak. Growth will add to the dilemma. Levels of funding alternatives need to be identified and implemented…The general public needs to become aware of the transportation issues
Money for projects, city, count and state
Transportation of children from school to after school programs
All streets in Briggsdale are dirt/ gravel. We don’t have sidewalks or crosswalks.
Lack of future growth planning for traffic
Side streets are narrow sometimes hard to travel with cars parked on street
No posted speeds or requested patrol. Unsafe intersection not addressed. Confusion over who is responsible for road maintenance and improvements, county vs. town
Mass transportation to Denver and DIA needed
Too many gravel trucks
Speeds along WCR 59 from H.S. into Keenesburg and especially in front of Elementary school way to fast. There is no enforcement at all unless Weld County sheriff is sitting right there
Construction work that leads to accidents
People driving through neighborhoods at high rates of speed- we have a lot of children playing
Not enough routs or pick up times to adequately get around growing Greeley. Or having to walk a mile after getting off the bus to get to an appt.
Speeding…no speed bumps on 26th ave ct and we need them…have little children in danger
Speeding is a definite problem
No signs for slowing, children at play, no speed bumps, lots of speeding cars= accidents
Roads in West Greeley are not able to handle traffic i.e. 37th St. 47th Ave. 20th St. 10th St.
Deteriorating roads
Need better scheduling of handicap bus
No taxi service in Greeley…road construction tends to be lengthy and not done in an efficient manner
Traffic issues, bad drivers and rude drivers
Inconsiderate drivers, the ‘me’ attitude drivers, and the he-- with everyone else
Greeley needs to do something about the out of control growth
Unsynchronized lights on 16th Street
Poor snow removal…Drainage issues and ditches in intersections lack of merge lanes at major intersections
Living in a condo association is different than the usual neighborhood. However I hops my answers have been helpful…Greeley isn’t perfect…but it’s a very nice city to live in.
Wide range of age and people driving…wide background of people driving in Greeley
Lack of alternative traffic corridor esp. East to the front range
Accidents involving trains and cars
No stop or speed limited signs
Very long bus routes to and from school
Some people drive through rural areas at an excessive rate of speed. They have no consideration fro farmers or ranchers who move equipment down the roadways. I have been “flipped off” and “cussed at” by drivers that think they own the road
Time to complete road projects i.e. 35th ave. by 20th st.
Lack of affordable county transportation for elderly and disabled
Appears Greeley often keeps roads closed or dead ending that are desperately needed to decrease congestion on collectors. Hills from Greeley West to 47th- all traffic directed through curing dark stretches of roads in Fox Hill, 17th Ave. leading to mall requires 23rd Ave. to bear all mall traffic
Lack of public transportation
Police are quite efficient for a small community
Route system and sometimes the length of wait for the next bus
Why are so many drivers so inconsiderate…need for night time buses
The public transportation is o.k. but b/c not available on Sundays, seniors and others are without transportation and limited
Poor road conditions in the Dacono area…our streets are horrendous to drive onneed to be replaced very badly
Poor city transportation
Unpaved streets
The roads in Greeley are pathetic. They continue to use cheap labor to do cheap work on the streets. The auto repair shops do quite well in Greeley, every intersection has a ¼ inch metal panel sticking out of the concrete. Constant construction, but no quality streets yet.
Speeding is an issue, seems the cops are never around when people are speeding 37th Ave. in Evans is a prime example…30mph but people travel at 50mph.
Snow removal not efficient…streets need sanded…gutter, curb, sidewalk maintenance.
Road rage…seems to be increasing in Greeley- probably related to growth
Sometimes the “washboard” roads can be dangerous when driving on these country roads
Drinking and driving…not obeying the laws…passing on the right…turning right on red when posted not to…cutting people off making turns…no blinkers…speeding on Hwy. 66…tailgating
No paving in Evans

Household Transportation issues

Greeley has a very good bus system
No curb cuts for wheel chairs on 16th St. between 28th and 35th Ave.
I feel guilty driving so much…no other alternatives.
Afraid to travel through the Mexican gang ruled streets
Public transportation is worthless. It takes too long to get where you want to go, when you want to get there.
Cant afford repairs on personal vehicles
School bus route too long

Do you have any other issues or concerns about your neighborhood or community that you would like to mention?

An urgent care facility would help. Nearest one is in Longmont
It seems that there are more cancers and M.S. etc…in this area has there been any studies to see why if not there should be…The community needs to be kept up better and be more inviting visually. Less trash and more plants than weeds
More businesses would help 1. tax revenue in firestone 2. eliminate long drive into Longmont
Getting tired of Hispanics taking over. They need to learn English and speak it. Bi-lingual stinks. I would have applied for more jobs; but at the bottom of as said “bilingual a must” isn’t this reverse discrimination? Greeley is becoming a city that supports reverse discrimination…remember English.
I would like to see our community become leaders in improving the way Greeley is looked upon, not followers of cities (Loveland, Fort Collins) If we are going to build something, make it the best around and pay for it.
Neighborhood has no cohesiveness, no way to meet people.
Jerk neighbors that cause my family grief
Growth plans are out of control. No more open space, all houses
Live in county, unable to vote on any town issues, only state and federal. But do not want to be ‘in’ town.
Mexicans seems to be under every rock…more Mexican flags than American
I am concerned about industrial companies moving in and either mining the gravel in the area and causing our wells to go dry or development companies subdividing the farm land and digging too many wells.
This survey is not for me-it should go to a family with children who are more involved in the community then I am- and are younger
Water drainage along WCR 59 is poor at best. Water can stand for days…this creates a breeding ground for mosquitoes.
Compared to other communities, our water bills are outrageous
When there is a complaint it will be addressed but there is never a follow up
I can’t believe you have to speak Spanish to have a job in Greeley. Some people that wait on you can’t speak good English or don’t understand.
Young children running around with no parental supervision day and night
People in neighborhood who do not care about their yards. Lack of water is a problem on grass but they could cut their weeds and pick up trash
School environment and safety
Too many people living under one roof. There’s like two or three families per household, living together.
Gangs go through neighborhoods and break into cars
Property values and taxes
Need more dog parks
New markings on highway into mobile parks are very confusing 3500 35th S. Ave.
Greeley needs to attract companies with higher paying jobs so we can continue to live in the neighborhoods we’ve chosen. Underemployment is an issue.
Our neighborhood is an older one. Hispanics are moving in and their culture brings old cars, junk in the yards, lack of upkeep, and totally different way of looking at neighborhood values. Also, white low income groups are noisy and drive recklessly on our street endangering all of us, esp. children and animals and old men.
How businesses grow will affect housing and open space
We are fortunate to live in the neighborhood we have chosen, but many people live in areas that have significant issues. The community as a whole struggles with most of the issues I indicated were of minor or no concern to my household. As a person involved in my community I know first hand that our community does a poor job with children’s issues. Transportation and ease of biking is especially poor through out town
The Hispanics tend to keep to themselves. I’d like to see more of a union between Whites and Hispanics.
Growth- which will lead to more crime, pollution, traffic, congestion and so forth…while taking farm land out of production and future problems with adequate water supplies. This growth, for the most part, is being spurred on by developers that are not even a part of this community so they really don’t care about the effects a development has on an areas as long as they make a lot of money from it, then move on to develop the next farm
I do worry about Greeley’s rapid growth…there are not enough parks and swimming pools, and the crime rate and traffic are big issues…There is also a very serious racial problem in Greeley and it would seem that pandering to a certain culture is only contributing to the problem
Single-Family houses being used by numerous college students, most of whom are not related to one another…with numerous vehicles
Would like to get to know neighbors…no contact is done with each other
What we consider community issues are not really community issues. We live where we do cause it is cheap and the house is remodeled and the yard in fenced. We can afford culture, recreation, travel because we don’t live in a home that is expensive or large. The trade-off is being in a neighborhood of low income, little education, slum landlords and Hispanics. Luckily it is a quiet neighborhood. We are Colorado natives and Weld County natives. The influx of poor, uneducated, Spanish speaking people is not welcome. Crime has increased, traffic accidents have increased, their teenagers are confrontational, the younger ones are disrespectful and out of control. The conservative republicans keep the wages low so that their profits remain high. We shop frequently in Ft. Collins at specialty stores like Wild Oats and Whole Foods. This community is not progressing even if it is getting larger. The extremes are incredible between the haves and have nots. The school board makes incredibly stupid decisions and the schools are failing our kids. Straighten out the education first and eventually all other aspects will improve. Start by getting rid of the bilingual nonsense.
Planning for growth and development of Greeley- mainly there are or will be adequate services for community members of all ages. Transportation public and management of traffic is what is becoming a congested situation.
I just think its odd that we have rules about weeds…cars broken down, cars wrecked, tries flat. Our city is really beginning to look bad. Should have some codes to have people not park 6-10 cars on lawns. Have way too many people living in a house.
Child support guidelines must be addressed to provide proper support for children. Also, the non-custodial children should not be victimized so that the absent parent can prosper. We must address current child support and laws concerning whether non mandatory overtime is included in determining child support. Every dime the non-custodial parent earns should be included in determining child support.
Area growing too fast…new construction continues while many homes are for sale…smoking ban in bar is ridiculous…non English discrimination
When I was growing up in the community, there was no concerns about theft or vandalism…In the past three months we had two tractors and a house vandalized.
Would like the community to focus on the strengths of people and the different cultures so we can all work together to better the lives of families which will strengthen our community
Feeling safe while out on the road…Noise pollution…stereos in cars, loud exhaust noise in cars and motorcycles…why do people have to accelerate so fast, especially with a loud muffler
Water rights
There exists a tremendous no trust issue between the Latinos and the Whites
Some are against Wal Mart coming into our community. I am for it, I am a senior and I am losing my eye sight, so my driving is limited and I can get my medications cheaper at Wal Mart
Police could do better at community relations…community officials should have “small town” activities, picnics, ice creams socials, bbqs, parades, 4th of July celebration
I live on a cul-de-sac of eight houses, and my only concern is that neighbors don’t get along due to braking dogs, parking of RV’s, these types of things. It gets uncomfortable when everyone wants people to “choose sides”
Water supply is well- when electricity goes off there is no water…sometimes for several days. Since it is very old system it tends to not meet clean water standards but there is no money to upgrade. County and State wont help as it is considered a privately owned well
Communication- not able to speak Spanish
We live in the country; therefore the questions did not fully apply to us
The gap between the “haves” and “have nots” continue to widen. This issue is both an economic and social one
Illegal or/and non documented individuals/ workers and the inability to serve them or incorporate them in the community. If not, other solutions are required
Weld County is having an influx of low income housing that is drawing a certain socio-economic population. This naturally relates a bog on all systems and situations such as daycare, crime, increase of substandard housing etc.
Lack of funding in human services areas will greatly affect not only the Greeley community but the entire Weld Co. community before long as there will not be places for people with develop mental disabilities, mental health issues, drug/alcohol issues and the elderly. Because of funding cuts these services are maxed out and this community is out of options to provide this in need.
Committed to working with dedicated leader and community member around the county to make our neighborhoods and cities the best and safest places to live, work, recreate and raise a family.
There is a real problem with a lack of cultural awareness in our community. There needs to be more opportunities for ethnic groups to learn about each other and form relationships rather than all the finger pointing that currently happens. It would go a long way to help breakdown stereotypes from both sides to have social relationships.
Lack of method for community member to have voice…many do not know the systems and do not speak out.
Weld county is changing rapidly and I’m concerned that some areas (such as traffic and roads)
Drug exchange center
I do not believe that my community really incorporates our Hispanic population in decision making or programming decisions.
Homeless people are coming in to town from Denver.
The Weld County food bank does a good job, but often the families need more help on a more frequent basis.
Our church is in an area 10th Ave. and 15th St. where there seems to be many transient people at times we’re concerned for the resources available and for the safety of the neighborhood
WE have just moved into our house at the beginning of July…so far we have not had any problems with crime or disturbances…we have not had a chance to really get to know anyone in our neighborhood yet so it is hard for me to accurately answer the questions in this survey.
The community needs more public police activity on traffic issues…speeding, improper lane changes, aggressive driving
This community has concerning issues which I’d be happy to discuss
A little more effort by Police to drive through the neighborhoods, meet some of the residents and keep up with neighborhoods activity…a class for gang members and their families on what happens to those in crime…holding young teens accountable for their victims
My main issue is the average cost of new or developed housing is much greater than the average income. Greeley must bring in business that pay a higher wage around 40,000 per year…Windsor recognizes this…Greeley has brought in the stores…Now bring in the jobs so we can spend in the stores.
Renters in older neighborhoods bring down property values
Car thefts and gang activity are a concern
This area is having a housing development vs. farming issue in South Weld County. People moving to the developments have no tolerance for farming operations i.e: livestock, manure odors, weed control, pest control, or property rights. This is causing agriculture vs. development conflicts.
Too much growth, not welled planned. Too much traffic noise, congestion. Too many unsupervised teens driving and getting into trouble.
We need a Rec. Center in Ault to keep kids out of trouble. Give them something positive to do.
Road improvements at least on main streets
It seems that only services? is done in the newer parts of town and forgotten in the older parts. One would be the code of enforcement often I have mentioned a garage which is falling down and my concern is child safety and yet nothing has been done.
The police seem to pick on the Hispanics more then the other races in this town
The city of Greeley needs much improvement…the city council is quite out of it when it comes to issues affecting Greeley. There is still hope, but Greeley must begin making numerous changes, which nearby cities have already done years ago to meet the needs and demands of the 21st century.
Schools and education are very concerning as is in the lack of adequate funding of higher education. If you run the state wide list of excellent schools NOT ONE is in Weld County. Even Adams County has at least on. What is wrong with school dist. 6?
Greeley is a very prejudiced town, you learn to live with it. The police dept. is very prejudiced. This is a problem that will always exist. You are more than likely to be pulled over than a white person. Simply cause you are brown. The problem here is Greeley is a social problem…on everyday living problems, who knows it seems the police close there eyes to this kind of stuff. Prejudice is in the schools, some more than others, some not at all. When you learn to live with prejudice and close your eyes. Greeley is a good place to live. At least you can eat in the front of a restaurant! And drink out of any drinking fountain and sit at the front of the bus.
Its sad we cant leave our garage doors open anymore
We need higher wages for jobs
A lot of people have drug use problems
Poor driving habits, everywhere…public school teachers don’t care enough about kids
Need more trails, to walk/run and more bike trails
I enjoy living in Greeley…the city has grown since I moved here in 1989. My main concern is discrimination that still with us. The letter to the editor- some people in the community show their ignorant in regards to discrimination.
Rising medical costs / lower coverage by insurance…lack of public transportation…lack of shopping close by
I would like to see our neighbors caring for each other. As there are many disabled, people driving alone, if there could be an exchange of telephone # to check on each other occasionally. I would love to have a “neighborhood watch” There are a lot of nutty people, who would benefit from such a program. But that us just a thought on my part. It does not take much effort on one part to take a few minutes per day, week, or month.
Car break ins…most windows in the cars being broken out
Lack of supporting services for in crisis youth/ Gay? Lesbian youth and adults
I have been doing a lot of study and research on the family. I think it is crucial that our community understands the importance of family structure and the importance of being responsible and accountable for their actions. I will assist in what ever way I can if this program is moving in this direction.
Just all the building of hoes, that seem to stay vacant all the houses for sale why? That people are always in a hurry why? Slow down
It would be nice to have some street lighting on some of these roads
I answered your questions- however I really did not understand what exactly you wanted
Noise from Hwy 66.- neighbors vehicle noise…light pollution, vehicle emissions…not being able to exit out of your driveway…speed limits on roads…the Harleys on a nice Sunday afternoon
We are very concerned about the recent violence on 17th ave. between 34th st. and Hwy 34. Our son’s school has been locked down twice due to neighborhood violence in that area. There have been shootings, gang activity etc. what is being done?
I believe fir the most part, Greeley is a good community to live in. We have lived here most of our lives. We have watched people come together to help others in a crisis
Achievement levels of education for Hispanics is bad…gangs in Greeley…schools that are not achieving to CSAP standards and why…overcrowded neighborhoods in the East side of town…poor jobs and low pay…the overall level of Greeley compare to Ft. Collins etc. other towns…The Greeley stampede has not challenged the present name to reflect the city of Greeley…Why isn’t is that Greeley can not attract good jobs?
Increased gang activity…increased trash in neighborhood…no covenants