Episode Description
Oh boy there are a lot of dates in here so HANG WITH ME because it comes together in the end. This is Part 3 of 3, where we discuss the county approaching an outside organization to pay for George’s luxury travel. This org, which is a nonprofit, says “great!” without asking any questions. So many ethical problems, not to mention the potential fraud when a county official buys a refundable ticket. It all needs to be investigated and George Teal needs to be held accountable.
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Sources:
Email chain between the deputy county manager, assistant budget director, and Ellie Reynolds of the EDC. Invoice to EDC included in that link too.
Douglas County Economic Development Corporation’s vague-ass website
EDC’s 2024 contract and 2025 contract. Checks from the county to the EDC: $150k and $100k, $937,500k (page 4)
EDC document telling Dubai airshow attendees to book early, and giving airfare estimates (page 15-16)
EDC itinerary with all of the Dubai activities (page 5)
EDC’s check to county for $19,211.08
Commissioner Code of Conduct (page 8). We know they are proud of it because they put a half page pic of themselves on page 3.
Colorado’s Standards of Conduct starts at Colo. Rev Stat §24-18-101
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