Once a month in the county annex building, the Montezuma County commissioners will host an event to answer questions, converse and connect with community members.
It’s called “Coffee with the County,” and the next one will be Monday, Oct. 28 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
“It’s an informal way of being able to talk to the community,” Commissioner Jim Candelaria said.
There’s always a public comment section during the commissioner meetings, which take place every Tuesday morning at 9 a.m.
But public comment isn’t a back-and-forth discussion; this new event is.
To be sure, it’s not meant to replace the commissioner meetings every week. The event is meant to add to that, said Vicki Shaffer, the county’s public information coordinator.
“We’re trying to keep it informal, to just sit down over a cup of coffee,” said Shaffer. “Lots of world problems get solved over a cup of coffee.”
In addition to the commissioners, a different department head will join each meeting.
At the first meeting on Monday, Sept. 23, Mel Jarmon, the county’s landfill manager joined. At their next meeting, Rick Torres and Ashley Garrett from veteran’s services will be there.
