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Commission appoints county engineer as interim zoning administrator amid contentious debate
Summary
The Grand County Commission voted 4–3 to name County Engineer Sean Yates interim zoning administrator while the county pursues a permanent planning director and land-use-code updates; several commissioners objected to procedure and urged closed-session handling of personnel matters.
The Grand County Commission voted to appoint County Engineer Sean Yates as interim zoning administrator while the county completes an external hiring process for a permanent planning director. Commissioner McCurdy moved the appointment; Commissioner Martinez seconded. The motion passed on a 4–3 roll call.
Commission debate was sharply divided. Opponents, including Commissioner Hadeen and Commissioner McGahn, said the commission had not followed standard practice for personnel matters and criticized the public forum for discussing staffing changes. Commissioner Hadeen said…
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