Grand Junction
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See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Junction,_Colorado
The most recent regular municipal election was April 2nd, 2019. Seats for Districts B and C plus one At-Large seat were up for vote.
The next regular municipal election is April 6th, 2021. Seats for Districts A, D, and E, plus one At-Large seat will be up for vote.
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Contents
Overview
- City Council: 5 Rep, 2 Dem
- Mayor: Rep (mayor is a councilor, elected by councilors)
- County: Mesa
- School Districts: Mesa County Valley 51
- State House: HD 55 (R), HD 54 (around borders) (R)
- State Senators: SD 7 (R)
- Congressional: CD 3 (R)
Demographics
City Council
- Mayor is not an elected position. Every May, councilmembers vote on a mayor.
| Title | Name | Party | Next Election April |
Contact | 2019 Margin | 2017 Margin | 2015 Margin | 2013 Margin | 2011 Margin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District A | Phyllis Norris | Republican | 2021 | (970) 244-1504 phyllisn@gjcity.org |
X | 1 | ||||
| District B | Barbara Traylor Smith (Phillip Pe'a, incoming) |
Republican | 2023 | (970) 244-1504 barbaras@gjcity.org |
Aaron Michelson |
1 | (Barbara Traylor Smith) |
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| District C | Bennett Boeschenstein (Anna Stout, incoming) |
Democrat | 2023 | (970) 244-1504 bennettb@gjcity.org |
UNOPPOSED | 1 | (Bennett Boeschenstein) |
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| District D | Duke Wortmann | Republican | 2021 | (970) 244-1504 dukew@gjcity.org |
X | 1 | ||||
| District E | Duncan McArthur | Republican | 2021 | (970) 244-1504 duncanm@gjcity.org |
X | 1 | ||||
| At-Large | Chris Kennedy (Chuck McDaniel, incoming) |
Democrat | 2023 | (970) 244-1504 chrisken@gjcity.org |
Dennis J. Simpson Jim Doody |
1 | (Chris Kennedy) |
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| At-Large | Rick Taggart | Republican | 2021 | (970) 244-1504 rickt@gjcity.org |
X | 1 |
Local Media
2019 Election
The day of the election is April 2nd, 2019, with ballots starting to be mailed out March 11th.
Candidates
Districts B and C and one At-Large seat are up for vote.
| Seat | Name | Party | Issues | Endorsements/Info | Contact | Questionairres/Interviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District B | Aaron Michelson | Unaffiliated | Website |
Daily Sentinel Dictrict B coverage | ||
| District B | Phillip Pe'a | Republican | Daily Sentinel Dictrict B coverage | |||
| District C | Anna Stout | Democrat | Website |
Daily Sentinel Announcement | ||
| At-Large | Jim Doody | Unaffiliated | Daily Sentinel At-Large coverage | |||
| At-Large | Chuck McDaniel | Democrat | Announcement President of Colorado West Land Trust board |
Daily Sentinel At-Large coverage | ||
| At-Large | Dennis Simpson | Republican | Facebook |
Daily Sentinel At-Large coverage | ||
(i) = incumbent
Campaign Finance
Reporting Dates
- Tuesday March 12th, 2019 (21 days before election)
- Friday March 29th, 2019 (Friday before election)
- Thursday May 2nd, 2019 (30 days after election)
Candidates
| Seat | Name | Party | Total Contributions | Total Expenditures | Total Cash On Hand | Total Non-Monetary Contributions | Notable Individuals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District B | Aaron Michelson | Unaffiliated | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| District B | Phillip Pe'a | Republican | $6,595.00 | $4,678.96 | $1,916.04 | $1,094.47 | |
| District C | Anna Stout | Democrat | $2,120.32 | $1,349.96 | $789.36 | $20.00 | |
| At-Large | Jim Doody | Unaffiliated | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| At-Large | Chuck McDaniel | Democrat | $16,050.00 | $16,086.27 | (-$36.27) | $0 | |
| At-Large | Dennis Simpson | Republican | $6,325.00 | $5,330.00 | $995.00 | $0 | |
Issues/PACs
| Name | Stance | Registered Agent(s) | Total Contributions | Total Expenditures | Total Cash On Hand | Total Non-Monetary Contributions | Notable Individuals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Answering The Call (Website) |
FOR 2B | Wesley Engbarth | $45,325.00 | $33,470.14 | $11,854.86 | $0 | GJ Firefighters Local 2808 - $35,000 GJ Police Officers Assoc - $2,500 |
| GJ Community Center (Website) |
FOR 2C | David Austin | (Incorrect 1st Report Posted) | (Incorrect 1st Report Posted) | $21,772.48 | ||
| Conservation Colorado Grassroots Action Fund | Nikki Riedt | $1,150.00 | $0 | $1,150.00 | $0 | ||
| Vote No on 2C - The Community Center Money Pit (Reports due when contributions or expenditures exceed $5,000) |
AGAINST 2C | Gary A. Roahrig | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Western Slope Conservative Alliance - $1,490.33 Mesa County GOP - $500 |
