In this episode, we sit down with Montrose City Manager Bill Bell for an open conversation about how the city is balancing growth, community needs, and transparency. From the ongoing traffic light discussions on Townsend to the vision behind the Grand Rio Grande Corridor Project, Bill shares how Montrose and CDOT are working to improve flow while supporting local businesses.
We also talk about Sunset Mesa baseball fields access, Riverbottom Park cleanup, and efforts to ensure ADA accessibility and environmental care throughout the city’s parks. Then, we dig into one of the most talked-about topics—the sales tax on food—and what potential changes could mean for residents, city services, and local revenue.
Finally, Bill introduces the Unify Montrose Code Blue initiative, which focuses on compassionate, long-term solutions for the unhoused community. Through it all, this conversation highlights the heart of Montrose: connection, responsibility, and a shared vision for the future.