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Custer County commissioners remove planning and zoning director after debate over firearms policy

3795174 · June 11, 2025
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The Custer County Board of Commissioners voted to remove Planning and Zoning Director Dorothy Carlson effective end of business June 11 after commissioners cited county policy on firearms and new information about on‑ and off‑duty carrying.

Custer County commissioners voted Wednesday to remove Dorothy Carlson as director of the county planning and zoning office, effective at 5 p.m. June 11.

Commissioner Paul Vogelsohn introduced the motion, citing county policy requiring that firearms carried by employees on county property, including in county vehicles, be concealed unless the employee is classified as law enforcement. Vogelsohn moved “to remove Dorothy Carlson as director of planning and zoning and terminate her employment with Custer County effective at the close of business today, the June, 05:00 20 25,” and the board voted in favor.

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