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Council reviews town-hall pilot: 80 attendees, 50+ questions and recommendation for biannual cadence
Summary
City staff reported that Grand Junction's first town hall drew about 80 in-person attendees and more than 50 submitted questions; staff recommended two town halls a year plus topic-specific sessions and more staff presence at future events to answer technical questions.
Kelsey Coleman, the city's communications and engagement manager, presented results from the council's first town-hall event under the "Meet You There" initiative. Coleman said staff conducted targeted outreach (Spanish-language outlets, veterans groups, disability groups and social media community boards) and that the event drew roughly 80 in-person attendees and more than 50 submitted questions; the Facebook Live stream had about 30…
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