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Communications & Engagement Department
The City's Communications & Engagement Department provides communications support for City Council, the City Manager, and all City departments.
The Communications & Engagement Department provides strategic communications planning to inform, consult, involve, collaborate, and empower internal and external stakeholders, including community members. The department manages multiple channels, including the City website and social media accounts, to keep the public informed on City news and programs.
If you have a question or need information about the City of Grand Junction, please call 970-244-1507 or send Communications & Engagement an email.
Members of the media on deadline can call 970-985-8180.
Website & Social Media
The City of Grand Junction engages customers through many digital outlets. Communicating with the City through the website, mobile app, and social media further enables customers to contact the City of Grand Junction in a direct and meaningful way.
Please follow the City of Grand Junction on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, NextDoor, and LinkedIn. A full list of our social media pages is available online.
Issues with the website or social media should be directed towards 970-244-1507 or the Communications & Engagement email.
Public Engagement
Fostering public involvement and engagement is a key priority for the City of Grand Junction. Public participation in government processes is an essential way for the city to convey important information, open avenues of communication with stakeholders, and promote a transparent, equitable form of government.
Upcoming Public Engagement Events
To receive notifications on upcoming City events, subscribe to City Events on Notify Me and check out the City Events Calendar.
Coffee with the City Manager
Join City Manager Greg Caton each month for a conversation on current City projects and plans and ask any questions that come to mind. Check the City's calendar each month to find out where to meet the City Manager.
Contact the Communications & Engagement Department with any questions by calling 907-244-1507 or emailing communications@gjcity.org.
Online Engagement
The City utilizes a variety of methods to engage with community members online, including social media and engagement platforms such as GJSpeaks. Community members are also able to provide comments and feedback to City staff via email. See a full directory of City staff.
Engage GJ
The CIty created Engage GJ for community members to provide their input. We understand residents have questions, thoughts, and ideas about Grand Junction and we want to hear your input! This site is a place where you can register and have an active voice in projects that are happening in Grand Junction.
GJSpeaks
Participate in the City of Grand Junction government online at GJSpeaks! Review timelines and documents, subscribe for updates, and provide your comments online on a variety of City projects and plans. Additionally, community members can provide comments on upcoming Planning Commission public hearing items.
Notify Me
To stay up to date on a variety of calendar events, public safety alerts, and City news, subscribe to Notify Me. For assistance in subscribing or for more information, contact communications@gjcity.org.
Hybrid Public Hearings
The Grand Junction City Council holds public hearings in a hybrid setting, allowing community members to participate virtually or in person at City Hall. More information and details on how to participate can be found at Public Participation for Hybrid Meetings.
Contact Us
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Sara Spaulding, APR
Communications & Engagement DirectorPhone: 970-244-1507
Press Releases
- City Hosts Virtual Community Meetings To Gather Input on Unhoused Strategies (PDF)
- Conversion Project for Tennis Courts (PDF)
- City Announces Tomaszewski as New Director of Finance (PDF)
- City of Grand Junction and Mesa County Host Mappy Hour (PDF)
- City to Reimagine Use of Whitman Park
- City Hosts Public Meeting to Design CRC (PDF)
- City Hosts Two Fall 2023 Housing Book Club Series (PDF)
- City Begins Improvements on Patterson Road (PDF)
- Grand Junction Hosts Dog Days Swim at Lincoln Park Pool (PDF)
- City Completes 24 Road Path from Patterson to Canyon View Park(PDF)
- River Park at Las Colonias Has Longest Season Since Opening in 2020(PDF)
- Bonsai Design and City of Grand Junction Celebrate Opening of Zipline at Las Colonias (PDF)
- City Hosts Get the Scoop on Your City August 24 (PDF)
- City Launches Phase II of Dual Stream Recycling Program (PDF)
- City Call for Artists - Eagle Rim (PDF)
- City Hosts Senior Games (PDF)
- Grand Junction City Council Adopts Strategic Framework (PDF)
- OM Recreation Facility August Public Meeting (PDF)
- City of Grand Junction, Mesa County, and CSU Extension Partner on Compost Utilization Study (PDF)
- Canyon View Park Parking Lot Reconstruction (PDF)
- City Opens Corridor Infill Incentive Program (PDF)
- City Opens Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan for Community Input (PDF)
- Emerson Skate Park Design Virtual Meeting (PDF)
- City Calls for Artists to Create Art for 24 Road and G Road Roundabout
- City and Mesa County Collaborate on Unhoused Needs Assessment (PDF)
- City of Grand Junction Seeks Input on Play Yard at Chipeta Elementary School (PDF)
- City Moves to Yellow Flag at the River Park (PDF)