April 25, 2024 at 8:52 a.m.
Commissioners Set Stage for Removal of Mitchem as Chair
A short special called meeting of the Lincoln County Commissioners has apparently set the stage for the ouster of Commissioner Carrol Mitchem as chair of the board.
The brief meeting, held Wednesday afternoon, was first announced on Monday; 
Commissioners voted to change their policy allowing the removal of a chair or vice chair at any meeting during the year by a vote of 'no confidence.'
The action came in the aftermath of allegations of 'harassment' by a former County employee who recently quit after 22 years on the job.
After the vote on the policy change, Commissioner Bud Cesena made a motion to adjourn the meeting, and while Mitchem, the only 'no' vote on the change, objected, the meeting was adjourned. Mitchem then said he wanted to talk with the news media after the meeting. (see video)None of the other commissioners would comment. Public Information Officer Vanessa Leon issued the following Wednesday evening:
Regarding the action that was taken today during the Special Called Meeting at 4:00 on April 24th, 2024 the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners want to share the following statement:
“It was time to update the policy and the Board felt it was necessary to update”
In regards to comments made following the meeting to the media:
“The comments and information provided by Chairman Carrol Mitchem are related to a personnel matter and an ongoing investigation. The actions by Chairman Mitchem are not supported by the Board of Commissioners. Discussing personnel matters that are protected is not condoned by the Board for any reason.”
See video of Mitchem's comments, etc. on Facebook at
May 05, 2024
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