Greeley City Council names nine members to West Greeley citizen oversight committee after panel interviews

The Greeley City Council on a special April 2026 meeting interviewed candidates and appointed nine residents to a citizen oversight committee to review the West Greeley project.

Council conducted three panel-style interview rounds, with members answering three standardized questions about their motivation to serve, how they handle disagreement and what they would base recommendations on in a divided community. The council then voted by secret ballot after each group and announced the selected appointees: Bob Locke; Stephanie Ludwigson; Jeffrey Kennedy; Scott Ehrlich; Nick Kenny; Scott McPherson; Tom Fancu; Jesse Allen; and Michael Trotter.

The committee will be asked to commit approximately two to three hours per week and attend in-person meetings for a period the council described as at least six weeks. At the meeting the mayor explained the format and the council’s expectation that the panel produce informed recommendations for the governing body.

Applicants described a mix of backgrounds. Bill George, who identified himself as a civil engineer and project manager, said his 35 years of project experience would be relevant to evaluating technical aspects of the proposal. Stephanie Ludwigson (who said she serves on the city’s planning commission) said she could help translate technical zoning and financial material “into sort of common language for residents.” Jeffrey Kennedy described himself as a lifelong Greeley resident and emphasized his involvement in youth sports and community ties.

Several candidates emphasized fact-based decision making and transparent public communication. Bob Locke said committee members must “work from a place of respect” and allow differing ideas to be aired; a common theme across applicants was listening first and relying on subject-matter experts rather than social media. Multiple applicants raised financial caution, urging close review of contracts, bonding and pro forma assumptions before recommending any city action.

Council did not record or announce vote tallies during the meeting; the clerk told the audience that councilors would vote by ballot and that multiple rounds could be required to fill the three slots per group. The clerk later read the nine names the council had selected.

The appointments conclude the council’s special meeting; Mayor Hall thanked city staff and adjourned the session. The newly formed oversight committee is expected to begin its work following notification by city staff; the council did not specify meeting schedule details or reporting deadlines during the session.