Elon Musk – Making the future great

Musk envisions a future where robots supply all goods and services, eliminating the need for work. Consequently, world markets and grocery stores would vanish, leaving society to enjoy an effortless, abundant lifestyle.

Linda Stanley – An Update (3/27/25)

Will Park County Commissioners tell us why they have chosen not to join the other three counties in the 11th Judicial District in a suit against former DA Linda Stanley, and why tax payers of Park County may lose out on recovering misspent taxpayer funds?

Park County County Manager Selection – Part 3

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.

Park County County Manager Selection – Part 2

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.

Short Takes – Planning Commission meeting of March 19, 2025

The four hours of deliberation on the Strategic Master Plan by the Park County Planning Commission on March 19, 2025, was insightful and engaging. It was the first time I’d dropped in via Zoom, and I’m glad I did.

Park County County Manager Selection – Part 1

From open records obtained from Park County government, the selection process for a new county manager is critically reviewed.

Wet Mountain Tribune- 03/12/2025

Jordan Hedberg, editor of the Wet Mountain Tribune, highlights issues in local government boards, like the Park County Board of Commissioners, where groupthink dominates. Instead of fostering diverse perspectives and rigorous debate, boards often seek consensus, allowing poor ideas to gain traction unchallenged, necessitating strong individuals to oppose this trend.