Mesa County leaders gave the Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class an inside look into Mesa County government functions and operations to encourage leaders to participate on boards and commissions and be more active in public policy development.
Mesa County Commissioner Janet Rowland started the morning off by talking about Mesa County’s future Mental Health Hub.
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| Janet Rowland, Mesa County Commissioner, explains the importance of connecting residents to mental health services. |
Mesa County Deputy County Administrator Todd Hollenbeck gave the class an introduction to how Mesa County government is organized and then went into details on upcoming Community Halls, including plans for the Clifton Community Campus.
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| Todd Hollenbeck, Mesa County Deputy County Administrator, talks about the development and timeline of the Clifton Community Campus. |
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| Hazardous Waste Collection Facility Manager Teresa Nees talks about toxic materials that should be disposed of properly, such as batteries, electronics, and lightbulbs. |
Teresa Nees, Hazardous Waste Collection Facility Manager, emphasized the importance of deliberate disposal when it comes to trash, compost, hazardous waste, and recycling.
Mesa County Road and Bridge Manager Rudy Bevan gave a presentation on how Mesa County continues to improve county roads.
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| Rudy Bevan, Mesa County Road and Bridge Manager, explains that money to help with road and bridge maintenance comes from the Highway Users Tax Fund (HUTF). |
Dan Rubinstein, 21st Judicial District Attorney, discussed The Lighthouse Project, which addresses truancy in District 51 schools.
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| 21st Judicial District Attorney Dan Rubinstein discusses how District 51 students facing suspension, expulsion, or the possibility of a truancy case filed against them will be referred to the Lighthouse Project on Colorado Mesa University's campus. They will be paired with a college student mentor who will serve as a role model to help guide the youth in the program while gaining experience as a mentor. |
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