City Council adopts communication and conduct resolution after member apology
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After a public apology from Council member Wynne over earlier comments, the Grand Junction City Council adopted a resolution on communication and council conduct by unanimous vote. Speakers urged accountability and urged council to rebuild public trust.
The Grand Junction City Council unanimously adopted a resolution on Tuesday focused on communication and councilmember conduct after Council member Wynne publicly apologized for comments he made on social media.
In a prepared statement read to the council, Council member Wynne said, “First and foremost, I deeply regret what I said. It is not the right message… I’m sorry for those who felt targeted or attacked by what I said.” The apology and the resolution were discussed in council member reports before the formal resolution was introduced.
The resolution, included in the meeting packet as a draft, directs council to follow communication norms and to reaffirm expectations for public conduct by elected officials. Several speakers urged a tone of accountability and reconciliation. Former Mayor Abraham Herman told the council the office carries “something bigger than yourselves” and commended Wynne for the apology, adding that leaders must “honor their commitments.”
Council adopted the measure by voice vote, 7–0. Council President/mayor and other members praised the apology and urged continued listening and public outreach as the council works through contentious agenda items.