Summary
Should local officials have to prove their trips are actually for county business? One writer says taxpayers deserve to know where their money is going when officials travel.
At a glance
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Impact analysis
Taxpayers might see more accountability for travel spending, potentially saving money if trips aren't justified.
You, the taxpayer, benefit from knowing your money is being spent wisely on official business.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (2)
Commissioners clash over D.C. trip as lame-duck travel limit stalls
A proposal requiring a public vote before outgoing Grand County commissioners travel on county money stalled without a vote Oct. 6, after a clash over a Washington, D.C., trip by two commissioners who have spent past their travel budgets.
Opinion: Have agenda, will travel
Mary O’Brien argues that Grand County Commissioner travel expense reports should explain why the trip benefited the county, not just the cost. With graph attached.
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