Why should Commissioner Scott Mijares be recalled?

Commissioner Scott Mijares has and continues to violate transparency, fiscal responsibility, and public trust.

Violated state law: Scott Mijares repeatedly violated Colorado Open Meetings Law, CRS §24-6-402. He conspired with another commissioner to force the termination of the county manager and county attorney. Two commissioners, including Scott Mijares, have made and continue to make key decisions regarding county government outside of public meetings.
After forcing the termination of our county manager and county attorney, Commissioner Scott Mijares prevented the public from speaking. That is not leadership; it is a power grab.

Wasteful spending of taxpayer dollars. Over half a million taxpayer dollars have been wasted on severance packages, backfilling positions, and unnecessary outside legal fees.
Scott Mijares risked our money. Mijares attempted to halt a building project at the North Campus. The penalty for breaking the contract would have been $3 million, paid directly from taxpayer funds. He backed down only after facing significant public pressure.
Public health flip-flop. Scott Mijares demoted our Public Health Director without a valid reason, then retreated after public outrage. County health is not a game of musical chairs – it’s about providing access to vital public healthcare

No voice for citizens. At key meetings on the terminations, Scott Mijares shut down public comment, refusing his opponents the opportunity to speak. He works for us, not the other way around.
Pattern of chaos. Scott Mijares has and continues to cause fear, waste taxpayer resources, and damage staff morale. County work should be consistent, not a soap opera.
Toxic and fearful work environment: Mijares’s unpredictable actions have created instability, resulting in a toxic and fearful workplace at Montrose County.