Grand Junction residents named to state boards

Three Grand Junction residents were named to state boards and commission.

Jason Lemaster was appointed to the Child Support Commission to serve as a parent representative.

The commission reviews child support guidelines and issues a report every four years to the governor and State Legislature reviewing guidelines and recommending statutory changes.

Jed Balisteri was reappointed to the Justice Assistance Grant Board. Balisteri serves as a representative of community behavioral health on the board.

The board advises the Division of Criminal Justice on issues related to federal block grants designated to improve the criminal justice system and reduce drug abuse and violent crimes.

Jennifer Medenhall was appointed to the Task Force on the Rights of Coloradans with Disabilities — specifically a subcommittee on basic access to the outdoors for people with disabilities.

Mendenhall serves as a member representing adaptive outdoor recreation users, programs and trails as well as disability rights advocacy organizations and veterans service organizations.

The task force studies and makes recommendations about issues related to people with disabilities.