Grand County Commission Meeting & Budget Workshop (December 2, 2025)
Routine business approvals, a housing grant extension, and prep for a possible fire truck grant moved forward, while commissioners debated budget changes and statewide tax reform.
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10 women file discrimination claim against Grand County – first step toward potential lawsuit
Ten current and former female Grand County employees filed a formal Notice of Claim against the county today, alleging harassment and retaliation by county commissioners— specifically naming commissioners Bill Winfield and Brian Martinez. The notice represents the first formal step towards filing a lawsuit against the County.
Cristin Hofhine: “Of Mice and Men and Mediocrity” (opinion)
“When dedication is punished, it sends a message to every public servant: loyalty will not protect you, and excellence will not save you. The cost is not only personal, it is systemic. It hollows out institutions until only fear and mediocrity remain.”
Grand County Commission Meeting at a Glance – September 2, 2025
Tempers flared at the last Grand County commission. Read our summary and the listen to the entire meeting – with transcript.
Grand County Commission majority removes acting planning director, faces accusations of misogyny, “toxic” environment
“Our county, under this commission administrator’s leadership, has hit an all-time low,” McGann said. “They are creating a hostile, toxic work environment for all staff, but especially for the women working in this county. There has been a minimum of eight capable women leave this county because of harassment from some of our commissioners.”
Grand County Commission meeting, August 19, 2025 – Meeting summary & transcript
Meeting Summary Meeting called to order at 4:30 PM with Chair Winfield announcing three agenda changes: postponing Randy’s Metal CUP to next meeting, pulling the Planning Administrator appointment, and proceeding with audit acceptance…
Grand County Commission meeting – July 15, 2025
Residents packed public comment to speak out on budget cuts that hit the Trail Ambassador program as Commissioners wrestled with a nearly $2 million budget shortfall. This year’s funding for the program survived extreme cuts- but eliminate the climbing and mountain biking ambassador programs. Other discussions touched on just what local trails e-bikes should be permitted on, special event permitting, and funding for emergency services.
Grand County Commission Budget Hearing & Meeting – July 1, 2025
Commissioners disagreed on Grand County’s financial prospects at the July 1 County Commission meeting. Debate included the 2025 budget and a revision to the HDHO ordinance, which ultimately passed.
Grand County Commission & Board of Equalization Meeting at a Glance: December 3, 2024
The Grand County Commission approved special event grants, renewable energy agreements, and Arroyo Crossing infrastructure support, with all motions passing unanimously. Public hearings addressed budgets, wage adjustments, and land use updates.
Grand County Commission Meeting at a glance – October 15, 2024
Commission approved multiple grants and tax abatements, while a lease for Lion’s Back Resort’s airport ads passed 4-3.