City Manager - Rocky Mountain Voice

By Jen Schumann | Rocky Mountain Voice Pueblo is about to decide–as Randy Thurston puts it—whether power belongs to a politician or a professional. On Unleashed with Heidi Ganahl: Pueblo pushback: the mayor, the vote & the battle for Colorado’s soul, Thurston, a former city councilman and broker called 2C “one of the most massive game changers” Pueblo has faced in decades. If approved, 2C would eliminate the strong-mayor system adopted seven years ago and return the city to a professional manager model—where council hires an administrator to run daily operations instead of leaving those duties to one elected office. “There are historic moments in every community, and this is one of the most massive game changers that’s on the table here,” Thurston said. “The question really is...

Brandon Leuallen | The Business Times Mike Bennett reflects on his first 8 months as GJ’s city manager and what he hopes to accomplish. When Mike Bennett became Grand Junction’s city manager after coming over from the same position in Fruita in December 2024, he stepped into the role with a clear focus: Build a healthy organization from the inside out. At the time, the city was in the midst of multiple controversial projects and heading into a spring election that would bring significant change to the city council, which resulted in three new members and one re-elected member who became mayor. As Bennet settled into his role, and now eight months in, he has directed his energy toward the future, guided by a long-term mindset rooted in sound decision-making, efficiency and buil...

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