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Pitkin County chair to resign in February; county opens application process for interim District 2 seat

Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners · January 15, 2026
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Summary

Chair Kelly announced a resignation effective Feb. 16 and the board and staff outlined an accelerated application and interview timeline for an interim District 2 appointment, with interest forms due Feb. 6 and interviews planned Feb. 17 ahead of a Feb. 25 appointment.

Chair Kelly, chair of the Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners, announced Jan. 14 that she has submitted her resignation, effective Feb. 16, and will attend her final official meeting Feb. 11.

"I've announced my resignation, which, will be effective February 16, and I will attend my last official board meeting on February 11," Kelly said during opening remarks.

Interim county manager Kara Silvernagle told the board staff will run an application process to fill the seat for the remaining 10 months of the term. The…

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