Upcoming Public Meetings & Policy Agendas | Week of June 1, 2026
A busy legislative and administrative week is ahead for local governments on the Western Slope, featuring pivotal public hearings on public property management, infrastructure spending, and development reviews across Mesa, Montrose, and Garfield counties.
Here are the specific locations, times, and access details for the upcoming week:
1. Mesa County & City of Grand Junction
Public property usage, infrastructure allocations, and local development projects dominate the docket this week.
- Grand Junction City Council Workshop
- Time: Monday, June 1 @ 5:30 PM
- In-Person Location: Fire Administration Training Room, 625 Ute Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501
- Agenda Highlight: Initial review of upcoming capital improvement projects and a briefing on the regional coordination strategy for Prop 123 affordable housing credits following last week's Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) passage.
- Mesa County Board of Commissioners Hearing
- Time: Tuesday, June 2 @ 9:00 AM
- In-Person Location: Public Hearing Room, Mesa County Old Courthouse Building, 544 Rood Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501
- Virtual Access: Live streamed and archived on the Mesa County Board of Commissioners Channel.
- Agenda Highlight: Administrative public hearing to vote on local highway maintenance contracts and review land-use petitions for unincorporated areas.
- Grand Junction City Council Regular Meeting
- Time: Wednesday, June 3 @ 5:30 PM
- In-Person Location: City Hall Auditorium, 250 N 5th Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501
- Agenda Highlight: High-profile formal public hearing on proposed amendments to the city's public property camping ordinance (GJMC 12.04.060). Council will also vote on a resolution renewing safety and usage rules for the Riverfront Trail system.
2. Montrose County
- Board of County Commissioners Work Session
- Time: Monday, June 1 @ 9:30 AM
- In-Person Location: Historic Montrose County Courthouse, 320 S. 1st Street, 3rd Floor, Montrose, CO 81401
- Agenda Highlight: Discussion on local implementation of regional water security efforts following the recent West Slope Water Summit.
- Planning Commission Meeting
- Time: Thursday, June 4 @ 6:00 PM
- In-Person Location: Historic Montrose County Courthouse, 320 S. 1st Street, 3rd Floor, Montrose, CO 81401
- Agenda Highlight: Review of conditional use permits for agricultural-to-residential land subdivisions and compliance updates for county wildfire mitigation checklists.
3. Garfield County
- Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
- Time: Monday, June 1 @ 8:00 AM
- In-Person Location: Room 100, Garfield County Administration Building, 108 8th Street, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
- Virtual Access: Video streaming links and agendas are hosted on the Garfield County BOCC Portal.
- Agenda Highlight: Month-end financial reviews, brief public comment periods at 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM, and a seasonal road maintenance update from the public works department regarding rural bridge inspections.
🗳️ Civic Engagement Reminder: How to Participate
- Public Comment (Grand Junction): To speak during the high-interest public camping hearing on June 3, residents can sign up in person at City Hall before the 5:30 PM start time or submit electronic comments in advance through GJSpeaks.orgby noon on Wednesday.
- Accommodations: If you require special assistance or translation services to attend a meeting, contact the respective City Clerk (970-244-1509 for Grand Junction) or County Clerk offices at least 24 hours in advance.
