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Former deputy Shaun Muncy speaks to county board; residents voice support and questions about Sheriff’s office
Summary
A former Greeley County deputy, Shaun Muncy, met the board in open session after his dismissal and described limited explanation for his discharge. The board and multiple residents expressed support for Muncy and concern about Sheriff’s Office practices; the Sheriff did not attend the public session to respond in the minutes.
Former Deputy Shaun Muncy appeared before the Greeley County Board in late January to discuss his dismissal from the Sheriff’s Office. Muncy told the board he had been employed about 74 days, had not received written warnings and was informed by Sheriff Dave Weeks that "things weren't working out" after missing a call while off duty.
County Attorney Cindy Bassett explained employees’ rights under law and confirmed that the individual could choose open or closed session per the Open Meetings Act and related statutes. The board said the Sheriff’s Office had been given notice of the meeting but was not present at the hearing. Commissioners spoke in support of Muncy, and several community members — including Jay Meyer (Village of Scotia chairman and fire chief), Joel Glaser and Riverside Public Schools Superintendent Stephanie Kaczor — described positive interactions with Muncy and said his presence improved local law-enforcement responsiveness.
Board members said they expected a return on recent budgeted investments in deputies and asked the Sheriff to provide more details about the dismissal. The minutes record the board’s thanks to Muncy for his service but do not include a contemporaneous response from Sheriff Weeks.
Why it matters: Personnel decisions in law enforcement carry public-safety and trust implications for small communities. Public requests for transparency prompted the board to question the Sheriff’s Office and to direct further review.
Next steps: The minutes record public comment and the board’s statements of concern. Any formal personnel appeal or litigation record would exist outside the public minutes and is not included in these entries.
