Weld Said | Episode 5 | Brian Rudy on Greeley’s Biggest Issues

In this episode of Weld Said, host Mary Metzger sits down with Greeley City Council member Brian Rudy for a wide-ranging conversation about some of the most pressing issues facing the community right now.The discussion explores how many of Greeley’s biggest challenges are interconnected. From the ongoing JBS strike and questions around worker safety, to immigration and ICE concerns, housing and renters’ rights, policing, homelessness, water, and the future of major developments like the Cascadia/Catalyst project and the proposed data center.Rudy shares his perspective on what it means to be working class, how he approaches his role on City Council, and what he believes community members can do to have their voices heard. At the same time, the conversation acknowledges a broader reality: many residents across Greeley are experiencing these issues differently than how they are often understood at the city level.Rather than aiming for easy answers, this episode focuses on creating space for a candid, community-centered conversation about power, policy, responsibility, and trust and what it means to show up for the place you call home.We hope you enjoy this conversation. You’re welcome to share your feedback as a comment here, on YouTube, or on our social platforms. This episode was recorded on Thursday, April 2nd, 2026 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greeleyfreepress.substack.com