Voices of the 8th: Fight Local!
Let’s be real: Sometimes the problems in the world seem insurmountable. Too big to tackle. It can be hard to feel like our efforts are making a difference on such a large scale.
Continuing to be engaged and active in national and international politics is important, and when we band together, change is possible. However, this week we wanted to focus on how to make a difference at the local level, where things feel more tangible.
In District 8, our local politics matter. Gabe Evans’ hold on his position is notoriously weak, so booting him in the midterms will be vital to crushing the republican majority.
But let’s look even more local.
We want to shine the spotlight on a local issue championed by some friends of ours: The Boujie Recreation Center, championed by Backyard Oligarch Martin Lind, but paid for by Greeley residents who can’t afford the overpriced tickets.
This billionaire pet project serves to make our local billionaire richer, while potentially bankrupting the city of Greeley.
Make sure you check out this amazing write-up of the situation and what locals are doing to stop it!
You might be familiar with this issue (we’ve certainly talked about it before), but there is something you can do right now.
Grassroots activist groups are working to collect enough signatures to get this issue on the ballot, putting the power back in the people’s hands.
They need to collect 6,000 signatures. Even if you don’t live in Greeley, you can still be a petition circulator.
Awareness is key here. We all need to work together to collect signatures and get this issue on the ballot.
Reply to this email or reach out to Mary at monahan.mmaymo(at)gmail.com* to get involved and make real and immediate change.
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Speaking of local, have you considered running for office?
Our friends With Many Hands are hosting an hour-long training on Tuesday, August 12th at 6:00 to give you the tools you need to make change in your community!
Widespread change starts local. Why not you? Why not now?
Please note: if you have shown interest in this event in the past, the link has changed! Make sure you register at this updated link!
Upcoming Events:
Weekly Protest at Gabe Evans’ Northglenn office
Friday, August 8th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 10701 Melody Drive, Northglenn. East side of Melody, across from the building
Gabe Evans Grievance Tea Party
Saturday, August 2nd, 10:00-11:30, Lincoln Park, Greeley, CO, 80631
Training: Who Runs the Government?
Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 6:00 PM
A training event hosted by With Many Hands that empowers everyday people to run for public office and create a system that works for us.
Why not you? Why not now?
CO District 8 Community Townhall
Thornton Community Center, 2211 Eppinger Blvd, Saturday, August 23rd, 12:00 pm-1:00 pm
We will have speakers who will help break down the contents of the reconciliation bill and explain when the impacts will take effect. Arm yourself with knowledge to inform your vote and help educate others!
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