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Board debates ex‑parte disclosures and perceived conflicts after Outside Magazine visit
Summary
Advisory board members disclosed interactions with visiting journalists and vendors; several members objected to the optics of two advisory members and local businesses appearing in a paid editorial campaign, and the county attorney recommended broad disclosure procedures and recusal where appropriate.
The board paused other business to address item 13: Outside Magazine’s "Road Less Eating" visit and related ethics concerns. Multiple advisory board members disclosed that they had contact with or hosted visiting editorial staff for the coverage. Some board members said the planned editorial series will feature two local businesses whose owners also sit on the advisory board, which prompted concerns about an appearance of preferential treatment.
County Attorney Steven Stocks…
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