When Routt County was trying to hire a new county manager last summer, commissioners announced two finalists for the job and introduced them to county staff and the community.
Commissioner Beth Melton said she saw value in showcasing the candidates to the community in the interest of transparency and introducing them to their potential coworkers.
“As commissioners, the three of us, it is our role to hire this person, and we know what we are looking for,” Melton said. “But we only have a certain type of interaction with this person, and I think it is definitely helpful for other folks who are going to be working with him or her to have an opportunity to weigh in.”
Steamboat Springs man accused of threatening county commissioner over COVID-19 restrictions
David Caddell, 48, is also accused of leaving threatening voicemails for Commissioner Tim Corrigan s wife and daughter. Author: Nate Lynn Updated: 7:08 PM MDT April 8, 2021
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. A Steamboat Springs man has been arrested after police say he sent threatening messages to a Routt County commissioner and his family over COVID-19 restrictions.
According to an arrest affidavit from the Steamboat Springs Police Department (SSPD), police learned on March 5 that 48-year-old David Caddell had sent multiple emails to Routt County Commissioner Tim Corrigan.
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Routt, plus several other counties, say state’s COVID restrictions are inconsistent, frustrating and confounding
In a letter to the governor, the counties ask for their restaurants to be allowed to open at 25% capacity starting Friday
A Summit County service industry worker holds a sign Monday, Nov. 23, while protesting the prohibition of in-person dining at restaurants.
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS Routt and several other counties in Colorado are sending a letter to Gov. Jared Polis pleading for restaurants in the counties to be allowed to open to 25% capacity and for the state’s dial framework to be implemented equitably across the state.
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS Routt and several other counties in Colorado are sending a letter to Gov. Jared Polis pleading for restaurants in the counties to be allowed to open to 25% capacity and for the state’s dial framework to be implemented equitably across the state. currently includes Eagle, Pitkin, Grand and Summit counties in addition to Routt. Commissioner Tim Corrigan said they were hoping to have Clear Creek, San Miguel and La Plata counties sign the letter as well.
“We respectfully request, with great urgency, that you allow our restaurants to be open for limited indoor dining during the holiday season,” the letter reads. “We firmly believe we can put strong measures in place to minimize the risk of additional disease spread. 2020 has been a very dark year for many in our communities and allowing our restaurants to open their doors during the holidays would give them a much-needed glimmer of light.”