As passionate fans of the Green Bay Packers residing in Green Bay, WI, USA, we believe it is time to address an issue that has been causing frustration and financial burden for many years - the Gold Package for Packers games. We urge the team management and relevant authorities to eliminate this outdated and unfair ticketing system.

The Gold Package was introduced in 1999 as a way to ensure that fans from Milwaukee had access to attend at least one game per season. However, over time, this system has become increasingly problematic for local residents who are unable to afford or utilize these extra tickets. Here's why we believe it's time for a change:

1. Financial Burden: The Gold Package forces season ticket holders in Green Bay to purchase an additional preseason games and one regular-season game every year. This requirement places an unnecessary financial burden on local fans who may struggle with budget constraints or simply cannot attend all these games.

2. Limited Availability: Due to high demand from out-of-state fans, tickets allocated through the Gold Package are often sold to opposing fans, leaving local residents with limited options when purchasing individual game tickets at face value.

3. Empty Seats: Despite claims that the Gold Package ensures full attendance at Lambeau Field, there have been numerous instances where seats allocated through this package remain empty during games due to non-local ticketholders being unable or unwilling to travel.

4. Unfair Advantage: The current system gives an advantage to non-local fans who can afford multiple trips each season while disadvantaging loyal local supporters who may only be able to attend one or two games annually.

5. Changing Demographics: With changing demographics in Green Bay and surrounding areas, more locals are becoming lifelong Packers fans but find themselves excluded from attending home games due to limited ticket availability caused by the Gold Package.

We understand that some changes may be necessary to ensure a fair distribution of tickets among fans from different regions. Therefore, we propose exploring alternative ticketing systems that prioritize local residents while still allowing out-of-state fans to attend games. Ideas such as implementing a lottery system or offering more individual game tickets directly to local residents could help address these concerns.

By signing this petition, we call upon the Green Bay Packers organization and relevant authorities to reevaluate the Gold Package system and work towards a fairer ticketing process that considers the needs and financial capabilities of local fans in Green Bay, WI, USA.

Together, let's ensure that attending Packers games remains an accessible and enjoyable experience for all loyal supporters in our community!