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Commissioners vote 2–0 to terminate county employee contract after executive session
Summary
After an executive session on Nov. 4, 2025, the Board of Commissioners voted to terminate the employment contract of Lauren Prentice, effective the same day; the motion passed 2–0 with one commissioner absent.
The Wallowa County Board of Commissioners met in executive session to review the performance of a public employee and then returned to open session to act on the matter.
Commissioner moved and Commissioner seconded a motion to terminate the employment contract of Lauren Prentice, effective 11/04/2025. Following a roll-call voice vote the motion passed 2–0 (Commissioner Fulmer was not present). The board did not discuss details publicly after the vote; personnel matters were handled in executive session as permitted under state law.
The termination is reflected in the meeting minutes and will be processed by county human resources in accordance with county personnel policy. The board did not vote on additional public actions tied to the termination at the meeting.
