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The City Council has expressed a strong desire to deepen its connection with the public and create more meaningful opportunities for dialogue. The City recognizes the importance of meeting residents where they already are: in their neighborhoods, at local events, and through everyday, familiar community spaces.

This page is dedicated to listening to Grand Junction residents- whether you're here to ask a question or share an idea, we want to connect with you! Stay up-to-date with City Council engagement events and learn more about your elected officials through this channel.


The City Council has expressed a strong desire to deepen its connection with the public and create more meaningful opportunities for dialogue. The City recognizes the importance of meeting residents where they already are: in their neighborhoods, at local events, and through everyday, familiar community spaces.

This page is dedicated to listening to Grand Junction residents- whether you're here to ask a question or share an idea, we want to connect with you! Stay up-to-date with City Council engagement events and learn more about your elected officials through this channel.

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  • Share Councilors: I am writing to ask that you adjust the 2026 budget by removing the $3,400 budgeted for the design of the 29 Road interchange. It seems that anytime you are asked about transparency you profess commitment to the word in the abstract. In this case, the city has failed its responsibility to provide complete disclosure of the discussions that have led up the budgeted line item. The fact that the electorate has defeated the 2024 proposal should cause you to provide a clear discussion of what has changed. During the 2024 campaign, there was no talk from the components of a need to do this study as a first step before asking for approval for the entire construction cost. Staff should explain the reason for allowing the camel’s note under the tent before providing citizens with a full project cost. Proponents of the interchange have discussed the possibility of some grant money might lower the local contribution to $400,000. The implied message is that we will not be able to et the grant money from the same or other sources if we don’t budget until the knowledge retained by staff is shared with the public. The intent of the 2024 motion to allow staff to proceed was clearly in the direction that no money should be spent until CDOT and FHWA recognized the need for the interchange and were willing to pay the lion’s share of the entire project. While there are vague verbal references indicating the state and feds may have changed their attitudes, no written evidence has been shared with council of the public to provide exactly what these agencies have changed. Please remove this item from the budget until all of staff’s knowledge is shared. Dennis Simpson on Facebook Share Councilors: I am writing to ask that you adjust the 2026 budget by removing the $3,400 budgeted for the design of the 29 Road interchange. It seems that anytime you are asked about transparency you profess commitment to the word in the abstract. In this case, the city has failed its responsibility to provide complete disclosure of the discussions that have led up the budgeted line item. The fact that the electorate has defeated the 2024 proposal should cause you to provide a clear discussion of what has changed. During the 2024 campaign, there was no talk from the components of a need to do this study as a first step before asking for approval for the entire construction cost. Staff should explain the reason for allowing the camel’s note under the tent before providing citizens with a full project cost. Proponents of the interchange have discussed the possibility of some grant money might lower the local contribution to $400,000. The implied message is that we will not be able to et the grant money from the same or other sources if we don’t budget until the knowledge retained by staff is shared with the public. The intent of the 2024 motion to allow staff to proceed was clearly in the direction that no money should be spent until CDOT and FHWA recognized the need for the interchange and were willing to pay the lion’s share of the entire project. While there are vague verbal references indicating the state and feds may have changed their attitudes, no written evidence has been shared with council of the public to provide exactly what these agencies have changed. Please remove this item from the budget until all of staff’s knowledge is shared. Dennis Simpson on Twitter Share Councilors: I am writing to ask that you adjust the 2026 budget by removing the $3,400 budgeted for the design of the 29 Road interchange. It seems that anytime you are asked about transparency you profess commitment to the word in the abstract. In this case, the city has failed its responsibility to provide complete disclosure of the discussions that have led up the budgeted line item. The fact that the electorate has defeated the 2024 proposal should cause you to provide a clear discussion of what has changed. During the 2024 campaign, there was no talk from the components of a need to do this study as a first step before asking for approval for the entire construction cost. Staff should explain the reason for allowing the camel’s note under the tent before providing citizens with a full project cost. Proponents of the interchange have discussed the possibility of some grant money might lower the local contribution to $400,000. The implied message is that we will not be able to et the grant money from the same or other sources if we don’t budget until the knowledge retained by staff is shared with the public. The intent of the 2024 motion to allow staff to proceed was clearly in the direction that no money should be spent until CDOT and FHWA recognized the need for the interchange and were willing to pay the lion’s share of the entire project. While there are vague verbal references indicating the state and feds may have changed their attitudes, no written evidence has been shared with council of the public to provide exactly what these agencies have changed. Please remove this item from the budget until all of staff’s knowledge is shared. Dennis Simpson on Linkedin Email Councilors: I am writing to ask that you adjust the 2026 budget by removing the $3,400 budgeted for the design of the 29 Road interchange. It seems that anytime you are asked about transparency you profess commitment to the word in the abstract. In this case, the city has failed its responsibility to provide complete disclosure of the discussions that have led up the budgeted line item. The fact that the electorate has defeated the 2024 proposal should cause you to provide a clear discussion of what has changed. During the 2024 campaign, there was no talk from the components of a need to do this study as a first step before asking for approval for the entire construction cost. Staff should explain the reason for allowing the camel’s note under the tent before providing citizens with a full project cost. Proponents of the interchange have discussed the possibility of some grant money might lower the local contribution to $400,000. The implied message is that we will not be able to et the grant money from the same or other sources if we don’t budget until the knowledge retained by staff is shared with the public. The intent of the 2024 motion to allow staff to proceed was clearly in the direction that no money should be spent until CDOT and FHWA recognized the need for the interchange and were willing to pay the lion’s share of the entire project. While there are vague verbal references indicating the state and feds may have changed their attitudes, no written evidence has been shared with council of the public to provide exactly what these agencies have changed. Please remove this item from the budget until all of staff’s knowledge is shared. Dennis Simpson link

    Councilors: I am writing to ask that you adjust the 2026 budget by removing the $3,400 budgeted for the design of the 29 Road interchange. It seems that anytime you are asked about transparency you profess commitment to the word in the abstract. In this case, the city has failed its responsibility to provide complete disclosure of the discussions that have led up the budgeted line item. The fact that the electorate has defeated the 2024 proposal should cause you to provide a clear discussion of what has changed. During the 2024 campaign, there was no talk from the components of a need to do this study as a first step before asking for approval for the entire construction cost. Staff should explain the reason for allowing the camel’s note under the tent before providing citizens with a full project cost. Proponents of the interchange have discussed the possibility of some grant money might lower the local contribution to $400,000. The implied message is that we will not be able to et the grant money from the same or other sources if we don’t budget until the knowledge retained by staff is shared with the public. The intent of the 2024 motion to allow staff to proceed was clearly in the direction that no money should be spent until CDOT and FHWA recognized the need for the interchange and were willing to pay the lion’s share of the entire project. While there are vague verbal references indicating the state and feds may have changed their attitudes, no written evidence has been shared with council of the public to provide exactly what these agencies have changed. Please remove this item from the budget until all of staff’s knowledge is shared. Dennis Simpson

    DennisS asked 12 days ago

    Thank you for your comment regarding the 2026 Budget. Your comment has been shared with the City Council. 

  • Share What actions are required for the city to assume ownership of the Orchard Mesa Pool and adjacent land AND make a commitment to renovation of the pool? Let's explore partnering with interested parties to make that area a destination for recreation, medical care, library and childcare. Thank you. on Facebook Share What actions are required for the city to assume ownership of the Orchard Mesa Pool and adjacent land AND make a commitment to renovation of the pool? Let's explore partnering with interested parties to make that area a destination for recreation, medical care, library and childcare. Thank you. on Twitter Share What actions are required for the city to assume ownership of the Orchard Mesa Pool and adjacent land AND make a commitment to renovation of the pool? Let's explore partnering with interested parties to make that area a destination for recreation, medical care, library and childcare. Thank you. on Linkedin Email What actions are required for the city to assume ownership of the Orchard Mesa Pool and adjacent land AND make a commitment to renovation of the pool? Let's explore partnering with interested parties to make that area a destination for recreation, medical care, library and childcare. Thank you. link

    What actions are required for the city to assume ownership of the Orchard Mesa Pool and adjacent land AND make a commitment to renovation of the pool? Let's explore partnering with interested parties to make that area a destination for recreation, medical care, library and childcare. Thank you.

    kafehringer asked 30 days ago

    Thank you for your question. During the Town Hall event, Councilmember Beilfuss spoke about the current partnership for the Orchard Mesa Community Pool. Listen to the conversation online starting at the 1:05 mark.

  • Share Why have you cut the funding for the GJ commission on Arts and Culture this year? on Facebook Share Why have you cut the funding for the GJ commission on Arts and Culture this year? on Twitter Share Why have you cut the funding for the GJ commission on Arts and Culture this year? on Linkedin Email Why have you cut the funding for the GJ commission on Arts and Culture this year? link

    Why have you cut the funding for the GJ commission on Arts and Culture this year?

    Beverly asked 30 days ago

    Thank you for your question. During the Town Hall meeting, Councilmember Stout shared about the City's dedication to the Commission on Arts and Culture grant funding. Review the conversation from the meeting starting near the 48-minute mark. 

  • Share What sort of a public process does the City plan to have regarding the proposal to tear down the Lincoln Park Barn and replace it with a locker room for the CMU football team? What ever happens, we certainly hope that you don't support tearing down the Barn. Thanks on Facebook Share What sort of a public process does the City plan to have regarding the proposal to tear down the Lincoln Park Barn and replace it with a locker room for the CMU football team? What ever happens, we certainly hope that you don't support tearing down the Barn. Thanks on Twitter Share What sort of a public process does the City plan to have regarding the proposal to tear down the Lincoln Park Barn and replace it with a locker room for the CMU football team? What ever happens, we certainly hope that you don't support tearing down the Barn. Thanks on Linkedin Email What sort of a public process does the City plan to have regarding the proposal to tear down the Lincoln Park Barn and replace it with a locker room for the CMU football team? What ever happens, we certainly hope that you don't support tearing down the Barn. Thanks link

    What sort of a public process does the City plan to have regarding the proposal to tear down the Lincoln Park Barn and replace it with a locker room for the CMU football team? What ever happens, we certainly hope that you don't support tearing down the Barn. Thanks

    Bruce Noble asked about 1 month ago

    Thank you for taking the time to share your questions and comments ahead of our upcoming Town Hall event. We appreciate your engagement and interest in shaping the discussion on the issues that matter most to our community.

    Your questions will be included as part of the Town Hall conversation, helping guide the topics and discussions with city staff and leadership.

    We look forward to seeing you at the event and continuing this important dialogue together.

  • Share The latest data is clear; Homelessness has doubled since 2019. That's the pandemic effect. Many of our homeless are not addicts, alcoholics, or mentally ill, they are economic refugees. The city had access to all this data and didn't act timely or prudently. Homeward Bound KNEW they were having problems months before they abruptly shut down, on a cold and wet weekend. Without passing the buck, what went wrong? on Facebook Share The latest data is clear; Homelessness has doubled since 2019. That's the pandemic effect. Many of our homeless are not addicts, alcoholics, or mentally ill, they are economic refugees. The city had access to all this data and didn't act timely or prudently. Homeward Bound KNEW they were having problems months before they abruptly shut down, on a cold and wet weekend. Without passing the buck, what went wrong? on Twitter Share The latest data is clear; Homelessness has doubled since 2019. That's the pandemic effect. Many of our homeless are not addicts, alcoholics, or mentally ill, they are economic refugees. The city had access to all this data and didn't act timely or prudently. Homeward Bound KNEW they were having problems months before they abruptly shut down, on a cold and wet weekend. Without passing the buck, what went wrong? on Linkedin Email The latest data is clear; Homelessness has doubled since 2019. That's the pandemic effect. Many of our homeless are not addicts, alcoholics, or mentally ill, they are economic refugees. The city had access to all this data and didn't act timely or prudently. Homeward Bound KNEW they were having problems months before they abruptly shut down, on a cold and wet weekend. Without passing the buck, what went wrong? link

    The latest data is clear; Homelessness has doubled since 2019. That's the pandemic effect. Many of our homeless are not addicts, alcoholics, or mentally ill, they are economic refugees. The city had access to all this data and didn't act timely or prudently. Homeward Bound KNEW they were having problems months before they abruptly shut down, on a cold and wet weekend. Without passing the buck, what went wrong?

    genericeric asked about 2 months ago

    Thank you for taking the time to share your questions and comments ahead of our upcoming Town Hall event. We appreciate your engagement and interest in shaping the discussion on the issues that matter most to our community.

    Your questions will be included as part of the Town Hall conversation, helping guide the topics and discussions with city staff and leadership.

    We look forward to seeing you at the event and continuing this important dialogue together.

  • Share What are the city of Grand Junction's sustainability goals? Is Grand Junction collecting bids for Solar for the new Rec center? How would I get involved with that as a local Solar professional? on Facebook Share What are the city of Grand Junction's sustainability goals? Is Grand Junction collecting bids for Solar for the new Rec center? How would I get involved with that as a local Solar professional? on Twitter Share What are the city of Grand Junction's sustainability goals? Is Grand Junction collecting bids for Solar for the new Rec center? How would I get involved with that as a local Solar professional? on Linkedin Email What are the city of Grand Junction's sustainability goals? Is Grand Junction collecting bids for Solar for the new Rec center? How would I get involved with that as a local Solar professional? link

    What are the city of Grand Junction's sustainability goals? Is Grand Junction collecting bids for Solar for the new Rec center? How would I get involved with that as a local Solar professional?

    Linda6763 asked about 1 month ago

    Thank you for taking the time to share your questions and comments ahead of our upcoming Town Hall event. We appreciate your engagement and interest in shaping the discussion on the issues that matter most to our community.

    Your questions will be included as part of the Town Hall conversation, helping guide the topics and discussions with city staff and leadership.

    We look forward to seeing you at the event and continuing this important dialogue together.

  • Share How can we get “mini Roundabouts” at each 4 way intersection of Main Street, east of 8th? My concerns are for safety and speeding issues. The mini roundabout at 13th & Main, is working better than the the configuration at 14th & Main (Plus large vehicles/trucks cannot make the turn without collapsing the flexible posts). An obstacle directly in the path of vehicles, appears to be the only thing to slow them down. Thank you for your . Julie Mesdag on Facebook Share How can we get “mini Roundabouts” at each 4 way intersection of Main Street, east of 8th? My concerns are for safety and speeding issues. The mini roundabout at 13th & Main, is working better than the the configuration at 14th & Main (Plus large vehicles/trucks cannot make the turn without collapsing the flexible posts). An obstacle directly in the path of vehicles, appears to be the only thing to slow them down. Thank you for your . Julie Mesdag on Twitter Share How can we get “mini Roundabouts” at each 4 way intersection of Main Street, east of 8th? My concerns are for safety and speeding issues. The mini roundabout at 13th & Main, is working better than the the configuration at 14th & Main (Plus large vehicles/trucks cannot make the turn without collapsing the flexible posts). An obstacle directly in the path of vehicles, appears to be the only thing to slow them down. Thank you for your . Julie Mesdag on Linkedin Email How can we get “mini Roundabouts” at each 4 way intersection of Main Street, east of 8th? My concerns are for safety and speeding issues. The mini roundabout at 13th & Main, is working better than the the configuration at 14th & Main (Plus large vehicles/trucks cannot make the turn without collapsing the flexible posts). An obstacle directly in the path of vehicles, appears to be the only thing to slow them down. Thank you for your . Julie Mesdag link

    How can we get “mini Roundabouts” at each 4 way intersection of Main Street, east of 8th? My concerns are for safety and speeding issues. The mini roundabout at 13th & Main, is working better than the the configuration at 14th & Main (Plus large vehicles/trucks cannot make the turn without collapsing the flexible posts). An obstacle directly in the path of vehicles, appears to be the only thing to slow them down. Thank you for your . Julie Mesdag

    Jwmesdag asked about 1 month ago

    Thank you for taking the time to share your questions and comments ahead of our upcoming Town Hall event. We appreciate your engagement and interest in shaping the discussion on the issues that matter most to our community.

    Your questions will be included as part of the Town Hall conversation, helping guide the topics and discussions with city staff and leadership.

    We look forward to seeing you at the event and continuing this important dialogue together.

  • Share Why are you considering destroying a historical and important Park building in the community, the Lincoln Park Barn, so CMU can have locker rooms? Let them build where nothing has to be demolished. on Facebook Share Why are you considering destroying a historical and important Park building in the community, the Lincoln Park Barn, so CMU can have locker rooms? Let them build where nothing has to be demolished. on Twitter Share Why are you considering destroying a historical and important Park building in the community, the Lincoln Park Barn, so CMU can have locker rooms? Let them build where nothing has to be demolished. on Linkedin Email Why are you considering destroying a historical and important Park building in the community, the Lincoln Park Barn, so CMU can have locker rooms? Let them build where nothing has to be demolished. link

    Why are you considering destroying a historical and important Park building in the community, the Lincoln Park Barn, so CMU can have locker rooms? Let them build where nothing has to be demolished.

    Dhesse23 asked about 1 month ago

    Thank you for taking the time to share your questions and comments ahead of our upcoming Town Hall event. We appreciate your engagement and interest in shaping the discussion on the issues that matter most to our community.

    Your questions will be included as part of the Town Hall conversation, helping guide the topics and discussions with city staff and leadership.

    We look forward to seeing you at the event and continuing this important dialogue together.

  • Share Why is this council trying to make downtown a destination to drive through, rather than to, with its idiotic regression of bicycle infrastructure improvements on 4th and 5th? The parallel parking argument only stands up for drivers who lack the skill to park effectively, maybe we should invest in better driving lessons rather than wider streets. on Facebook Share Why is this council trying to make downtown a destination to drive through, rather than to, with its idiotic regression of bicycle infrastructure improvements on 4th and 5th? The parallel parking argument only stands up for drivers who lack the skill to park effectively, maybe we should invest in better driving lessons rather than wider streets. on Twitter Share Why is this council trying to make downtown a destination to drive through, rather than to, with its idiotic regression of bicycle infrastructure improvements on 4th and 5th? The parallel parking argument only stands up for drivers who lack the skill to park effectively, maybe we should invest in better driving lessons rather than wider streets. on Linkedin Email Why is this council trying to make downtown a destination to drive through, rather than to, with its idiotic regression of bicycle infrastructure improvements on 4th and 5th? The parallel parking argument only stands up for drivers who lack the skill to park effectively, maybe we should invest in better driving lessons rather than wider streets. link

    Why is this council trying to make downtown a destination to drive through, rather than to, with its idiotic regression of bicycle infrastructure improvements on 4th and 5th? The parallel parking argument only stands up for drivers who lack the skill to park effectively, maybe we should invest in better driving lessons rather than wider streets.

    CKDoesntKnowHowToRideABike asked about 1 month ago

    Thank you for taking the time to share your questions and comments ahead of our upcoming Town Hall event. We appreciate your engagement and interest in shaping the discussion on the issues that matter most to our community.

    Your questions will be included as part of the Town Hall conversation, helping guide the topics and discussions with City Council. 

    We look forward to seeing you at the event and continuing this important dialogue together.

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