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County appoints five to election committee

James Shea

Daily Press Writer

MONTROSE — The Montrose County commissioners selected five members to the new election review task force Tuesday.

The county named Virgil Turner, William Wailes, Dale Reed, Sharen Branscome and Greg Fishering to the committee. Fourteen people expressed interest in serving on the committee. The commissioners previously named John Fleming and Wyatt Angelo as co-chairs.

The group will study problems with the election and make recommendations. During the November election, voters experienced long lines and the new voting machines had technical problems. Many citizens raised concerns, and the commissioners decided to create the review committee.


“This committee is independent and at arm’s length from us,” Commissioner Allan Belt said.

County Manager Joe Kerby said he was involved in establishing the committee but will only function in an advisory capacity now. He said the committee would set its agenda and decide what areas need to be investigated.

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