New council, new direction: Grand Junction voters back reform candidates
By Jen Schumann | Contributing Writer, Rocky Mountain Voice
Transparency, safety and responsiveness emerge as top issues in grassroots-driven victories
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.
“Let’s take Grand Junction back,” Van Dyke told support...
