The City of Grand Junction opened the nomination process for four City Council positions that will be decided in an election April 8, 2025. The open seats are in Districts A, D, E, and one at-large. Each is for a four-year term.

Election information is available on the website gjcity.org, and the link to the nomination petition will be available the day prior to the circulation start date, Jan. 7, 2025.

The Grand Junction City Council is comprised of seven community members, five of whom are elected from and represent certain city districts, and two are elected at-large. Regular municipal elections are held in April of odd years.

To be eligible for municipal office, at the time of election candidates must be: a citizen of the United States; at least 18 years old; and have been a registered elector within the City of Grand Junction for at least one year immediately preceding the election.

In the case of a district council member, candidates must have continuously resided in the district from which they are to be elected for at least one year immediately preceding the election. The acceptance of nomination is a part of the nomination petition process. No person who has been convicted of a felony is eligible to be a candidate for or hold the office of council member. All municipal elections are nonpartisan.

Online Candidate Guidelines and Grand Junction Elections are available at gjcity.org.

Nomination Petitions will be available to pick up beginning Jan. 6, 2025, in the City Clerk’s office at City Hall 250 N. Fifth St.

The City Clerk’s Office conducts all regular municipal elections. The requirements of a candidate for city office is available from the City Clerk’s Office.

The City Clerk’s Office will assist candidates through the election process as much as possible; however, the staff cannot provide legal advice.

The City Clerk’s Office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, with the exception of legal holidays.