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Grand County commissioners approve employee-only pets policy, effective Jan. 1
Summary
After public comment and staff discussion, the county approved a personnel manual amendment banning pets in county buildings and vehicles for employees, with narrow exceptions (service animals, public safety support animals, animal‑control/4‑H events); the policy becomes effective 01/01/2026.
Grand County commissioners voted to adopt an amendment to the county personnel manual that prohibits employees from bringing pets into county buildings and county vehicles, with limited exceptions for service animals, EMS/sheriff/coroner support dogs, sheriff canine dogs, animal‑control operations, animals participating in sanctioned 4‑H or fair events, and veteran service animals. The board set the amendment’s effective date as Jan. 1, 2026.
Human Resources Director Colleen Reynolds presented the proposed…
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