Colorado Politics: Elbert County commissioners faced a tough crowd on Wednesday night, as they tried to justify the hefty contracts they extended to the county’s manager and attorney earlier this year, neither of whom lives in the county.

More than 185 residents packed the historic Gates Mercantile Building in Elbert County for a face-off with commissioners after an uproar over the contracts erupted on social media. 

Earlier this year, the Board of County Commissioners extended “Engagement of Service” contracts to County Manager Shawn Fletcher and County Attorney Bart Greer.

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