MAY 28 - JUNE 4, 2025
THE DEFINITIVE SOURCE FOR GRAND JUNCTION BUSINESS & COMMUNITY NEWS SINCE 1994
In this issue n District 51 and MVEA Deadlock
Budget pressures and a fractured relationship between D51 and MVEA.
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Fix for condo shortfall?
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n City Council censures Nguyen
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GJ City Council voted unanimously May 21 to censure City Council member Jason Nguyen.
n Skatepark bathroom cleanup
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City of GJ addresses concerns with increased service and oversight.
n Popular trail area gets pedestriancrossing signal
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The City of GJ installed a High-Intensity Activated CrossWalk (HAWK) signal at the location of the Monument Trail crossing on Monument Road.
n New CFO chosen for the City of GJ
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Grand Junction City Manager Mike Bennett announced Jay Valentine was selected to be the city’s chief financial officer.
New law tries to incentivize building of multi-family homes. — See Page 2 Colorado Gov. Jared Polis earlier this month signed into law a bill that attempts to reduce litigation exposure for builders of multi-family homes, such as condominiums. In turn, the expectation is more affordable homes will be available throughout Colorado. Grand Valley stakeholders say it’s a good start, but more needs to be done. Stock photo.
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