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Grand Junction council adopts $316.4 million 2026 budget, earmarks housing and unhoused services
Summary
The City Council on Nov. 19 approved the 2026 appropriation ordinance for a $316.4 million budget, including $698,443 from reserves for housing incentives and $450,000 for unhoused services split among local providers; council voted 6-0 to adopt the ordinance.
The Grand Junction City Council adopted its 2026 appropriation ordinance on Nov. 19, approving a $316.4 million budget that the city manager said prioritizes infrastructure, public safety and housing incentives.
City Manager Mike Bennett outlined the recommended budget during the second reading and public hearing, noting the city's total package includes capital and operating funds and that the city's recent bond sales priced more favorably than estimates. "The bonds ultimately priced more favorably at 4.42%" for general fund revenue bonds and the COPs "came out, slightly…
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