The second interview for the county manager position was won by Clarice Navarro. It didn't matter. The cake had already been cooked before the oven was turned on.

On January 31, 2025, a CORA request was made for Park County Manager position documents. The candidate review identified seven finalists, but Dustin Stambaugh withdrew, leaving six. Lucas Meyer, selected as county manager, faced scrutiny over the integrity of his interview scores and claims about his military service, raising ethical concerns.