Fair board urges open dialogue after commissioners' draft reorganization proposal

Mar 18, 2026

Fremont County Fair Board members told commissioners they felt blindsided by a draft reorganization plan and asked for better communication, an interim manager and clarity on who oversees the annex; commissioners agreed to continued meetings and possible executive session on personnel or legal issues.

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Fair Board representatives delivered an extended statement asking commissioners to "put the past behind us" and to improve communication after a draft fair reorganization proposal circulated in county channels. The fair board said poor communication—amplified by social media and a county employee's apparent advance knowledge—has harmed trust, and requested that commissioners present grants and proposals to the fair board and meet directly to negotiate changes.

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