Grand Junction City Council

New council, new direction: Grand Junction voters back reform candidates

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All four City Council seats up for election in Grand Junction this April have been claimed by candidates promising a new direction for the city. While official results won’t be certified until later this month, the margins are clear—and the message from voters, even clearer.

Cody Kennedy, Robert Ballard and Ben Van Dyke each secured a win in their contested council races. Laurel Cole, who ran unopposed in District A, rounds out the incoming group. The results point to strong voter support for candidates focused on transparency, public safety and responsiveness to residents.

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Did Grand Junction’s City Council enable a pay-to-play deal?

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When the City of Grand Junction accepted a $3 million donation from Intermountain Health (St. Mary’s Hospital) in exchange for naming rights to its new Community Recreation Center (CRC), the deal looked like a win for the community. But behind that vote lies a contract process that critics say gave some bidders an unfair advantage — a deal many providers never had a fair shot at.

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Candidates for Grand Junction City Council tackle key issues at Mesa Co. Republican Women’s forum

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Candidates for Grand Junction City Council recently gathered at a forum hosted by Mesa County Republican Women, addressing the city’s pressing issues ahead of the April 8th municipal election. 

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