I have no opinion either way on this currently, but I need some info. Steve Groome, Park County attorney, presided over a suit between a group of citizens and Park County regarding the re-zoning of 28 acres north of Fairplay to mining. Is Steve Groome retained/paid by Park County? He found in Park County's favor. Is he the attorney with Park County retaining him, or is this a conflict of interest? Even if he represents Park County as a client, with his ties to Park County, I am curious as to whether he could impartially rule on this. Can someone fill me in on the legal/ethical issues here? I don't think a defense attorney can also be the judge, but I'm not sure of his legal relationship to Park County and whether they pay him, or if his position is strictly to preside over county cases. It just raised some questions in my mind. Can someone clarify this?
I've asked about this Carrie, sending you a PM about it.
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