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Commission reappoints Planning Board member amid conflict-of-interest concern (4-1)
Summary
The commission reappointed Lorelei Saffle to the Planning Board on a 4-1 vote after Commissioner Ed Beaudette said county employees serving on that board could present a potential conflict of interest; Commissioners approved the reappointment with Beaudette dissenting.
The Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Commission voted 4-1 to reappoint Lorelei Saffle to the Planning Board. Commissioner Paul Smith moved to approve the reappointment and Commissioner Steve Gates seconded the motion; the measure carried with Commissioner Ed Beaudette dissenting.
Commissioner Beaudette said his objection reflected a policy concern, not a critique of Ms. Saffle personally: "I don't think a county employee should be on this type of board; to me it looks like there could be a potential conflict of interest," he said, noting staff and regulatory roles may create overlapping interests. No members of the public commented on the reappointment.
