Council highlights victim services, evidence‑tech week and $850,000 for intersection safety upgrades

Mayor Dale Hall used the April meeting to issue several proclamations and highlight community programs, and the council heard short presentations from local service providers.

The council proclaimed a week of Holocaust remembrance. Heather Wright, victim services manager for the Greeley Police Department, described victim services in Greeley and Weld County, saying the team provided direct on‑scene or phone services to 433 Greeley residents and follow-up services to 960 people in the city; countywide direct and rights services reached more than 4,500 people. Wright invited the public to a tree‑planting event at Bittersweet Park on April 21 and asked the community to "please believe a victim" when they come forward.

Alyssa Saint, a victim service specialist with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), said Colorado recorded 235 impaired-driving fatalities last year and Weld County recorded 25, underscoring the organization's prevention and support work.

Mayor Hall also proclaimed Law Enforcement Property and Evidence Technicians Week and invited technicians to the dais; the police chief thanked them for behind-the-scenes work that supports prosecutions and the justice system.

Council member Rudy announced community achievements and noted that the National Recreation and Parks Association awarded the city a $2,500 grant for youth sports. He also said the city will receive $850,000 in federal funding to improve safety at four intersections (35th Avenue at 16th Street; 20th Street; 22nd Street; and 25th Street) to address high crash rates and support the city's Vision Zero and transportation master plan goals.

The council briefly introduced Kirk Jones as the city's new Director of Finance and welcomed him to the leadership team.