Summary
Behind closed doors, the Board discussed a threatened lawsuit by Clerk/Registrar Clint Curtis and committed that elections employees involved in an investigation will be represented and indemnified by the county if sued. The Board then voted 4-1 to waive privilege over that closed session discussion.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
Potential county defense costs if Curtis files suit naming elections employees.
Elections department employees get guaranteed legal protection at county expense.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Board of Supervisors Special Meeting - Oct 5, 2026
The board met privately to consider starting one lawsuit, but the case details are confidential under state open-meeting law. Whether the county pursues the case could affect county resources and finances.
Board of Supervisors Special Meeting - Jun 6, 2026
The county supervisors met privately with lawyers about possibly starting a lawsuit. The details are confidential, so residents won't know who the case involves unless litigation is actually filed.
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting - May 5, 2026
Behind closed doors, the Board discussed a threatened lawsuit by Clerk/Registrar Clint Curtis and committed that elections employees involved in an investigation will be represented and indemnified by the county if sued. The Board then voted 4-1 to waive privilege over that closed session discussion.
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