The front-page article of the Daily Sentinel from April 10 opened with the heartbreaking story of an 81-year-old cyclist who was killed on 12th Street. From there, it shifts into a broader discussion of Grand Junction’s multimodal efforts, highlighting, in particular, the city’s recent changes to Fourth and Fifth streets. While the topic is certainly […]
Let’s look at the facts. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, in 2024, only 36 percent of Colorado’s fourth-graders read at a proficient level, and just 42 percent are proficient in math. These numbers should alarm every parent, educator, policymaker and taxpayer. Beneath the surface of annual graduation celebrations lies a troubling reality: […]
Dear Governor Polis and members of the General Assembly, On behalf of the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce, and in strong solidarity with our neighboring communities across the Western Slope, we are writing to express deep concern and strong opposition to House Bill 25-1296. While we represent over 800 mostly small businesses employing more […]
Dear Editor, Currently the City of Grand Junction is in campaign mode in search of the next batch of council members, having just completed the petition process the 27th of January. I learned firsthand this week that it is nearly impossible to protest the petitions and affidavits of our city council candidates. Having seen the […]
Dear Editor, As the Grand Junction City Council is currently discussing moving its elections from April to November, could this also be a good time to look at making our mayor an elected position? Currently the general public does not directly elect the Grand Junction mayor or mayor pro-tem. The seven-person city council elects amongst […]
Cody Kennedy: The numbers are in: Fourth and Fifth Streets are less safe. In just four months since the redesign, we’ve seen a sharp increase in bike crashes, with three of six post-redesign incidents involving cyclists, one directly tied to the new design. Yet the city’s report paints the project as a success, citing reduced […]
To the editor: A recent editorial in the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel requires a response. First and most importantly, the local party does not set the election rules, nor does the state Republican party. Those decisions are made by the State Legislature. I am, as the local party chair, not allowed to alter those rules. […]
To the editor: After attending a state of the valley presentation where local government officials explained that they rate “attainable housing” as a top priority, it occurred to me that there might be a simple way for local governments to financially assist with this issue: give money to construction companies. The City of Grand Junction, […]
To the editor: The City of Grand Junction is in the process of planning for future transportation flow along Patterson Road. Ninety percent of this plan is good and well thought out. However, there appears to be a lack of public knowledge of this plan. A good majority of the plan will create medians, preventing […]
To the editor: Over the last few weeks, the Capitol has been quiet. During the pause from debating and passing bills, I spent time listening to constituents and the other folks from around Colorado who have reached out to me to share their thoughts, stories and concerns From ranchers in Gunnison who are worried about […]