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Board of County Commissioners Approves Ballot Measure for 29 Road Interchange
The Mesa County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a ballot measure that will go before voters this November to fund the long-awaited 29 Road interchange project. The measure will not raise taxes but allow the County and the City of Grand Junction to bond for up to $80 million to complete this critical infrastructure improvement.
September 05, 2024
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Voters to decide on essential road maintenance funding without raising taxes
Mesa County residents will soon have the opportunity to vote on a measure to improve road maintenance without raising taxes.
September 10, 2024
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County Adopts 2024 Budget
On Dec. 12, 2023, County Commissioners adopted a comprehensive and strategically aligned budget for the fiscal year 2024, highlighting a substantial investment in community services, infrastructure, and fiscal stability. The total budget of $261.1 million represents a 7.6% increase from the previous year, with a net county budget of $234.2 million after accounting for interfund transfers and charges.
Jan 16, 2024
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Today we honor Martin Luther King Jr.
Today, on the third Monday of January, we honor Martin Luther King Jr. and take time to reflect on the positive service he brought to his community and his message of peace and justice that sticks with us today.
Jan 15, 2024
Blog Post
County Commissioners approve contract for Mesa County Central Services Remodel for Probation
The Board of Mesa County Commissioners approved a $2,799,507 contract for a construction contractor to complete the Mesa County Central Services Remodel for Probation.
Jan 12, 2024
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Mesa County Stormwater Division offers training courses in February
The Mesa County Stormwater Division will host Altitude Training Associates to administer two training courses in February — Stormwater Management and Erosion Control (SMEC) Technician Training and Qualified Stormwater Manager Training.
Jan 11, 2024
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Prevention Encouraged Amid Increase of Respiratory Illness-Related Hospitalizations
As we head into the peak of the respiratory season, it's crucial to stay proactive and keep up with everyday precautions to minimize illness in our community.
Jan 11, 2024
Information, Press Release, Public Health
Commissioners approve Resolution Imposing a Temporary Moratorium on the Submission, Acceptance, Processing, and Approval of any New Land Use or Business that Engages or Operates as a Commercial Solar Farm
The Board of Commissioners approved a Resolution Imposing a Temporary Moratorium on the Submission, Acceptance, Processing, and Approval of any New Land Use or Business that Engages or Operates as a Commercial Solar Farm on Jan. 9 at the administrative public hearing. The temporary moratorium is slated for six months but can conclude sooner should the entire timeframe prove unnecessary.
Jan 11, 2024
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