Hi all, wow, we’ve reached 1,568 signatures on this petition in just 48 hours—thank you so much for your support! Our voices are being heard and we are gaining some traction as we push forward. The city has now announced a public budget forum meeting where we can have the chance to share ideas, brainstorm, ask questions, and voice our concerns.
Here are the meetings where we can have the biggest impact! Please attend where you can!
Community engagement opportunities:
1. Review the proposed budget and leave feedback in the digital budget book:
https://cleargov.com/colorado/montezuma/city/cortez
2. Attend the public budget forum scheduled for October 28, 2026, 6:00-7:00pm, in the Cortez City Council Chambers at City Hall
3. Attend the public hearing before City Council regarding the 2027 budget on November 10,2026 at 7:30pm
4. Join the Parks and Recreation Master Plan process starting in November 2026
-Sarah Brock