A blog bringing transparency to Delta County, Colorado government.
DCCR blogger and board president, JoAnn Kalenak, spoke to commissioners for a second time about issues resulting from Elyse Ackerman Casselberry’s employment as a contract Administrator and Planner for the Town of Collbran while holding a full-time job with Delta Read on…
• Commissioner Mike Lane was sworn in as County Commissioner from District 1. He replaces Doug Atchley who served two terms as commissioner. Commissioners are limited to two, four-year terms. • Commissioner Don Suppes was elected by fellow commissioners Read on…
JOANN KALENAK, DCCR BLOGGER — My earlier letter to the editor in the Delta County Independent revealing moonlighting and timesheet/billing anomalies on the part of Delta County employee Elyse Ackerman Casselberry has many people talking. That’s good; it means I’ve Read on…
JOANN KALENAK, DCCR BLOGGER — Holding a second job isn’t usually considered a problem, but when it comes to taxpayer funded jobs, governments generally err on the side of caution. Delta County administrator Robbie LeValley doesn’t have a problem, however, Read on…
• Commissioners adopted a 2019 budget. KEY BUDGET ELEMENTS: 1) Total budget including reserve funds expected on Dec. 31, 2019 = $49,566,688 2) Total allocated funds (expenses) = $36,617003 3) Total expected income = $36,617,003 (balanced Read on…
JoAnn Kalenak, Delta County Citizen Report (DCCR) — Holding a second job to help ends meet isn’t usually considered a problem, but when it comes to taxpayer funded jobs, government employers generally err on the side of caution. Delta County Read on…
• Delta County Citizen Report (DCCR) President and blogger, JoAnn Kalenak, presented several objections to the proposed 2019 County budget to Commissioners. She stated, “The proposed budget lacks fiscal responsibly given the large reserve balance that is carried over, year-to-year, Read on…