Speakers allege mismanagement at Community Media of the Foothills; council told author will present evidence at future meetings

Several speakers used the Sept. 16 public‑comment period to raise allegations of mismanagement at Community Media of the Foothills (variously referred to in comments as CMF, KGEM and KHM TV), and multiple speakers said they will present detailed evidence at future council meetings.

Allegations summarized: Speakers — including Dirk Beauchamp, Patty Kelly and a commenter identifying himself as Mr. Nelson — said they have assembled "over 100 points of interest" alleging fiscal mismanagement by the nonprofit’s executive director and others, including failures to conduct audits, limited access to financial records, personnel disputes and alleged board irregularities (for example, questions about board members’ residency and removal of board members who asked questions). The speakers said they possess video and documentary evidence of verbal attacks, board lockouts, and other problems at board meetings dating to March 2024.

What speakers asked: Commenters requested that the city council investigate whether city contracts or oversight of the city‑funded nonprofit have been adequate and asked the council and city staff to review alleged audit failures and residency/board‑appointment concerns. Several speakers said they will return at future meetings to present a condensed set of allegations first and more detailed materials later.

City response and limits: The public-comment portion recorded the allegations but no staff report or independent investigation was announced during the Sept. 16 meeting. The speakers said they will bring video evidence to future meetings and urged the council to consider the claims in upcoming agenda items.

Context and caveats: The allegations were made during public comment and have not been independently verified by the city at the time of the Sept. 16 meeting. Councilmembers did not take immediate formal action at the meeting; one commenter asked why the city had not conducted a more thorough audit previously. Speakers requested public review and transparency.

Ending: Speakers said they will attend future meetings to provide a condensed initial presentation followed by more detailed public comments and evidence; the council did not schedule a specific follow-up during the Sept. 16 meeting.