By JIM SPEHAR
In a couple of days, weâll have a good idea of the direction Grand Junction will be taking for at least the next few years.
Deadline for City Council ballots to be returned is 7 p.m. Tuesday. Election results will follow shortly thereafter.
Itâs been an interesting election season featuring puzzling non-participation in most public forums by four of the eight candidates, a dustup over public lands and recreation questions posed by the Outdoor Recreation Coalition, and outright opposition to city efforts to foster private-sector development on Grand Junctionâs riverfront. Not to mention the two related measures which would finally allow marijuana sales in the city and another non-controversial measure which would clear the way for a trail section along the river.
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A new skate park popped up this week in Las Colonias Park, adding another feature to the facility.
Ken Sherbenou, the cityâs Parks and Recreation director, said the decision to add the skate park was driven by the COVID-19 pandemic. Park usage has skyrocketed, and Sherbenou said the city has been working on amenities to help meet that demand.
âOne of the things weâve tried to do in response to the pandemic is provide more outdoor recreation opportunities,â Sherbenou said. âCertainly as we went through 2020, starting about this time last year, we saw a huge increase in utilization of outdoor facilities.â
Ballots for the April 6 municipal election will soon be arriving and The Daily Sentinel this week has been covering the city council races that voters will be deciding.
Profiles of the eight candidates running for City Council can be found online at gjsentinel.com along with their complete answers to questions asked by The Daily Sentinel.
Included in those surveys to candidates were questions about some of the biggest issues currently facing the city. Should Grand Junction buy Glacier Ice Arena? What about converting downtown parking to a plaza or a community center at Lincoln Park? The Daily Sentinel tried to pin candidates down on a yes/no answer, but allowed room for elaboration.