The city of Greeley is aware of a notice of appeal filed with the court by Greeley Demands Better in the case of Trollco v. City of Greeley. The case is related to the February 2026 special election on Ballot Measure 1A.
On Sept. 10, 2026, a district court ruled that the referendum was unconstitutional. Greeley Demands Better seeks to overturn the trial court’s decision and restore the election results. In that election, voters supported Ballot Measure 1A, which sought to repeal planned unit development (PUD) zoning approvals for the Cascadia and Catalyst developments.
At the time of the election, based on the law that existed at the time, the city believed the measure involved a legislative decision, which voters can decide by referendum. After the election, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled in Kavanaugh v. Telluride (2026) that PUD zoning is an administrative decision. Under that ruling, PUD zoning cannot be decided by referendum.
“The law is now clear that PUD zoning is not a constitutionally permitted subject for referendum,” says Stacey Aurzada, city attorney. “For that reason, the city did not oppose the original lawsuit and will not support this appeal.”
Residents can find the latest updates on the West Greeley Catalyst Project, including its current status and next steps, at speakupgreeley.com/west-greeley-project-update.
“We know residents are hearing a lot about the court case and now, Ballot Measure 2F. We are disappointed by the appeal because it may create confusion for the public,” says Dale Hall, mayor of Greeley. “Ballot 2F and the appeal are not connected. The appeal does not change Measure 2F or how you can vote on it. Our goal is to make sure the voters have the facts.”
Ballot Measure 2F
This appeal does not affect Ballot Measure 2F. Ballot Measure 2F is a separate question on the November ballot. It asks voters whether to increase the city sales and use tax by 0.6 percent to support four capital improvement areas: the Downtown Civic Campus; the West Greeley Catalyst Project; recreational, cultural and service facility maintenance and improvements; and city parks and outdoor spaces.
The Catalyst project remains paused as the city explores funding options and possible financial partnerships. The city’s existing obligation of about $100 million in certificates of participation also remains unchanged, regardless of the zoning case or court decision.
If voters approve Measure 2F, the Greeley City Council will decide how revenue is distributed among the four project areas through the annual budget process.
More information on this initiative is available on the city’s election page: greeleyco.gov/city-clerk/elections/understanding-ballot-measure-2f.
