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Residents urge county to keep Cliffview assisted living open
Summary
Public commenters told the Grand County commissioners that closing Cliffview Assisted Living would harm current and future residents and families, urging the board to retain county support and budgeted funding for the facility.
Several residents used the board’s public‑comment period to plead with commissioners to preserve Cliffview Assisted Living, which they said is already included in the county’s operating budget. Andy Newsome of Granby, who identified himself during the Zoom comment period, said the facility provides essential community care and warned that closing it would inflict hardship on families: “Cliffview is already in the county's budget… As soon the operating cost of Cliffview will drop by $50,000 a year.”
Newsome said closing Cliffview would likely require rebuilding the service later at greater cost and called on the three temporary commissioners to avoid undoing “30 years of work with the stroke of a pen.” Other in‑room commenters, including Daniela Kosilova, criticized aspects of a proposed shelter project and urged commissioners to revisit siting decisions and financial priorities.
Why it matters: Commenters tied Cliffview to county budget choices and long‑term care availability for elderly residents. The board did not take an immediate vote during public comment; the remarks were entered into the official record for commissioners’ consideration in subsequent budget and policy discussions.
