Dale Hall Elected as Greeley Mayor with Four Council Members Joining City Leadership
Dale Hall has been elected as Greeley's next mayor according to unofficial results announced November 5 by the City of Greeley, along with four council members who will shape city policy over the next two to four years.
Hall will serve a two-year term as mayor, while Ryan Roth secured the at-large council seat for four years. Ward representatives Deb DeBoutez in Ward 2 and Johnny Olson in Ward 3 will each serve four-year terms, with Brian Rudy filling the Ward 4 seat for two years.
The newly elected officials will take their oaths of office during the Greeley City Council meeting on November 18. The public is invited to attend the swearing-in ceremony.
Results from the November 4 election remain unofficial until certification occurs the week of November 10, according to City Clerk Heidi Leatherwood.
Staggered Terms Maintain Council Continuity
The election results reflect Greeley's governance structure designed to balance electoral accountability with institutional stability. The mayor serves two-year terms while council members serve staggered four-year terms, ensuring that experienced council members remain even when leadership changes occur.
Under Greeley's council-manager system of government, the seven-member City Council sets policies for city operations while the council-appointed city manager handles administrative responsibilities. The council comprises the mayor, four ward-elected members representing specific geographic areas, and two at-large members representing the entire city.
All council members hold equal voting power once elected. The mayor presides over council meetings and serves as the city's ceremonial head but has the same speaking and voting rights as other council members and cannot veto council decisions, according to the Greeley City Charter.
Greeley held municipal elections the same day as neighboring cities, with Fort Collins using ranked choice voting for the first time and Loveland selecting a mayor and council representatives across all four wards.
Outgoing Leadership Recognized for Service
City officials extended gratitude to outgoing Mayor John Gates for his service to Greeley. City Manager Raymond Lee praised Gates and an outgoing council member, noting their leadership guided the city through continued growth and investment.
"Mayor Gates and Councilmember Payton have been steady, thoughtful leaders whose deep commitment to this community shaped Greeley in countless positive ways," Lee said. "We now look ahead to working with our new leadership to continue to invest in the people and programs that make our city thrive."
Gates, a lifelong Greeley resident, expressed confidence in the city's future as he steps down from the mayor's office.
"As I step down from my role as mayor, I am filled with confidence in the strength of our city and its residents," Gates said. "I want to congratulate all the candidates and express my gratitude to our community for participating in this important civic process. Serving this city in many capacities has been the greatest privilege of my life."
Council Responsibilities and Authority
The Greeley City Council exercises significant legislative and appointive powers under the city charter. The council appoints and can remove the city manager, city attorney and municipal judge, and conducts periodic performance reviews of those positions. Council members also adopt the annual budget, set the tax levy, appoint advisory board members, and provide ordinance enforcement authority.
The council meets regularly to address policy matters while the city manager implements those policies and oversees daily operations. This separation of policy-making from administration creates institutional stability, as elections affect policy direction without disrupting ongoing administrative operations.
"We appreciate everyone who participated in this year's election and congratulate those who will be serving the community as part of City Council," Leatherwood said. "We look forward to working together to continue advancing Greeley's goals and priorities."
Information about City Council structure and responsibilities is available at greeleyco.gov/government/city-administration/city-council.