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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.
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 Schedules Randomized Selection for Cannabis Licenses for March 30 (PDF)
- City Receives Safer Streets Grant for Parks Improvements (PDF)
- City Hosts Spring Clean Up (PDF)
- City Waives Parking Ticket Late Fees Until April 7 2023 (PDF)
- Improvements to 24 Road and G Road Continue with Closure of G Road on March 7 and 8 (PDF)
- City Hosts ADU Workshop for Community Members (PDF)
- Grand Junction Breaks Ground on Pickleball Courts at Lincoln Park (PDF)
- Grand Junction Adult Softball Kicks off with Tournament on March 11 and 12 (PDF)
- Grand Junction Summer Camp Registration Opens (PDF)
- City Now Offers Renew Active and Silversneakers Programs for Seniors (PDF)
- Sculpture to be Installed at Redlands Parkway (PDF)
- Arts and Culture Commission Hosts Art Beat Contest for Grand Junction Youth (PDF)
- City Begins Randomized Selection for Cannabis Licenses (PDF)
- City Hosts Housing Book Club Meetings (PDF)
- City Forestry Division Hosts Community Meeting (PDF)
- City Begins Phase 3 of Pedestrian and Bike Plan (PDF)
- City Launches Dual Stream Recycling Program (PDF)
- City Begins Construction February 6 on 24 Road and G Road (PDF)
- City Opens Block Grants for Non Profit Organizations (PDF)
- City of Grand Junction, School District 51 and Mesa County Make Progress on Agreement Regarding Orchard Mesa Pool (PDF)
- City of Grand Junction Host Citywide Hiring Event for Seasonal Jobs (PDF)
- Canyon View Tennis Lights Complete (PDF)
- City of Grand Junction Selects Matt Smith as New Chief of Police (PDF)
- Orchard Mesa Pool Set to Reopen (PDF)
- GJ Parks and Recreation 2023 Winter Spring Activity Guide is Now Available (PDF)
- City Celebrates Accomplishments in 2022 (PDF)
- New Art Exhibit 'Who We Are' Installed at Grand Junction City Hall (PDF)
- City of Grand Junction Hosts Candidate Reception in National Search for Chief of Police (PDF)
- City Launches Forestry Community Survey (pdf)