City Council

City Council

*Please note: City Councilors do not have physical offices.
If you wish to reach a Councilmember, please use their contact information below.
If you need City Council administrative assistance, please contact the City Clerk's Office at (970) 641-8080.
Diego Plata, Mayor  Mayor
 Diego Plata
 
 Term Expires
 12/14/2027
Boards and Committees
-Gunnison Memorial Scholarship Fund
-Gunnison Rural Transportation Authority (RTA) Board
 Email: dplata@gunnisonco.gov
 Cell Phone: 970-648-0566 
 
 City Clerk's Office
 970-641-8080
Marisela Ballesteros, Mayor Pro Tem  Mayor Pro Tem
 Marisela Ballesteros
 
 Term Expires
 12/14/2027
Boards and Committees
-Colorado Association of Ski Towns (CAST)
-Sustainability Tourism and Outdoor Recreation (STOR) Committee
 Email: mballesteros@gunnisonco.gov
 Cell Phone: 970-648-4223
 
 City Clerk's Office
 970-641-8080
Jim Gelwicks, City Councilmember  Councilor
 Jim Gelwicks
 
 Term Expires
 12/16/2025
Boards and Committees
-Region 10
-Colorado Municipal League Policy Board
-City Investment Policy Board
-Sister Cities International
 Email: jgelwicks@gunnisonco.gov
 Cell Phone: 970-765-4372
 
 City Clerk's Office
 970-641-8080
Matt Schwartz, City Councilmember - Copy  Councilor
 Matt Schwartz

 
 Term Expires
 12/16/2025
Boards and Committees
-Gunnison Rural Transportation Authority (RTA) Board

-One Valley Leadership Council
 Email: mschwartz@gunnisonco.gov 
 
 City Clerk's Office
 970-641-8080
Scott Frazier, City Councilmember

 Councilor
 Scott Frazier

 
 Term Expires
 12/16/2025

Boards and Committees
-Gunnison Valley Regional Housing Authority
 Email: sfrazier@gunnisonco.gov
 
 City Clerk's Office
 970-641-8080

City Councilor Biographies
If you need any other City Council information, please contact the City Clerk's office at 970.641.8080.


Attend a Council Meeting

The Gunnison City Council meets at 5:30 PM on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month in the 2nd floor Council Chambers of City Hall, 201 W. Virginia Avenue in Gunnison, Colorado. Per the Gunnison Home Rule Charter, Special Session Meetings may be called as needed for Council to take action on issues outside of their Regular Session meeting schedule.
Access meeting agendas here.
If you would like to formally appear on a City Council meeting agenda, please contact the City Clerk at 970-641-8140.
Public Input is a standing agenda item at the beginning of every Regular Session Council Meeting for residents to share their ideas or concerns with Council. Your input is important and encouraged. The public is given 3 minutes to present to Council. 


Contact Info:

Contact City Councilors through the City Clerk, the City Manager or by their information listed above.
City Clerk: Erica Boucher, eboucher@gunnisonco.gov | 970-641-8140
City Manager: Amanda Wilson, awilson@gunnisonco.gov | 970-325-3611

Welcome to Gunnison

Gunnison is a small mountain community on the western slope of Colorado with a population of approximately 6,560 full time residents. The population increases annually with the influx of tourism and Western Colorado University students numbering an additional 2,500. The City of Gunnison is the county seat for Gunnison County. Gunnison has a rich history of ranching, agriculture, mining, tourism and outdoor recreation opportunities that bring many more people through the community.
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