After meeting with Greg Haitz and Dennis Simpson, the Sentinelâs editorial board could not reach a consensus on whom to endorse in the Grand Junction City Council District D race.
Both candidates are well-qualified, knowledgeable and have the relevant experience to hit the ground running. But thatâs not to say voters canât get this one wrong. Some on the board fear Simpsonâs presence on the council could be a major disruption, while others appreciate his reason for running â which is to try to reshape how the city government operates.
Haitz, meanwhile is a local chiropractor who runs his own business, the Rimrock Wellness Center, and seems most concerned about the councilâs relationship with the business community. In the immediate term, that means helping small businesses recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. But Haitz repeatedly referenced the need to reexamine impact fees, giving some hint about where his priorities lie.