by Andreya Krieves, Grand Junction

The team that has worked for three years towards its vision for a Grand Junction Community Center has much to celebrate this holiday season — the opportunity for residents of the city to vote on the proposal on the April 2019 ballot!

Once our team received the city council’s approval in September to place the measure on the ballot, we needed to transition into an official political action committee. We’d like to introduce you to GJCCC – the Grand Junction Community Center Campaign!

We are the same grassroots, bipartisan volunteers you have come to know and trust to advocate for our community as PLACE (People for Local Activities and Community Enrichment). Now as GJCCC, we are poised to finally make a Community Center in Grand Junction a reality!

As we close out 2018, GJCCC will be working hard to collaborate with city leaders to confirm financial estimates for our proposed Community Center, which includes:

• a primary facility at Matchett Park,
• partial development of Matchett Park to support outdoor activities and court spaces, and
• a renovation of the pool building on Orchard Mesa to expand community amenities near the Riverfront/Eagle Rim Park and downtown areas.

We expect to have finalized ballot wording that will include exact costs, amenities and tax implications by the end of January 2019.

Your positivity and interest in helping to connect our community and make Grand Junction an even better place is invaluable! Together we will build a place truly special for everyone!

If you have any questions, or are interested in getting involved, send us an email at info@gjcommunitycenter.org. Also, be sure to bookmark the new GJCCC web site and connect with us socially on Facebook or Instagram!