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Commissioner Nothstein discloses family tie and excepts one hire from his approval
Summary
The board approved the personnel report on June 4, 2026, including hires and resignations; Commissioner Wayne E. Nothstein disclosed a family relationship and stated he voted yes with the exception of the hire of Megan Veen as a 911 operator because she is his step‑granddaughter.
The Carbon County Board of Commissioners approved the personnel report (Agenda #26‑394) at its June 4 meeting. The report included multiple resignations, hires and appointments across county departments, including corrections, parks, communications and public defender staffing.
During the roll call on the personnel motion, Commissioner Wayne E. Nothstein publicly stated he would vote yes on the report but excepted the hire of Megan Veen as a 911 operator in the Communications Center because she is his step‑granddaughter. Nothstein’s statement in the minutes reads: “I VOTE YES, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE HIRE FOR MEGAN VEEN, 911 OPERATOR, COMMUNICATION CENTER SINCE THAT IS MY STEP‑GRANDDAUGHTER.” The motion to approve the personnel report otherwise carried.
Notable items in the personnel listing included resignations from corrections staff and other departmental changes, appointments to the prison board and several recommended hires effective in June 2026. The minutes record the motion, the recusal/comment and the board poll for the personnel report.
