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Rio Blanco County commissioners enact immediate hiring freeze, exceptions require commissioner approval
Summary
The Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners voted to enact an immediate hiring freeze on county employees, with any exceptions requiring commissioner approval and a plan to review vacancies during the 2026 budget process.
The Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners voted to enact an immediate hiring freeze on all county employees, with any exceptions subject to approval by the commissioners and the motion set to run through the end of the year.
Commissioner Overton, Commissioner Scritchfield and Commissioner O'Hare voted aye on the motion after a brief discussion of how departments should handle vacant positions and requests to refill posts.
County staff said any vacancy created by…
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