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Pitkin County commissioners appoint Kara Silverknuckle as county manager
Summary
Pitkin County's board voted to appoint Kara Silverknuckle as county manager after hearing staff and public remarks; commissioners praised her leadership and highlighted recent county bonding, grant wins and infrastructure plans.
Pitkin County commissioners approved a resolution appointing Kara Silverknuckle as Pitkin County manager at a special meeting on April 1, 2026.
The board took up a single agenda item: the resolution appointing Silverknuckle. Commissioner Patty Clapham moved to approve the resolution and Commissioner Greg Postman seconded. After brief comments from board members and staff, the board approved the appointment by voice vote, with commissioners present voting "aye." The resolution formalized the board's selection following a 90-day interim period.
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