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LETTER: Conflict of interest at county coroner’s office

I support Robert Glassmire’s decision to run for Garfield County Coroner. Working closely with the coroner’s department he obviously sees changes that need to be made and isn’t afraid to step in and make them happen.

Fresh eyes are always a good thing when it comes to small town politics and making procedural changes that are long overdue.

I never quite understood how the owner of the only funeral home in the area can also be the county coroner. Isn’t that a conflict of interest? According to Colorado Revised Statue 30-10-619, yes it is. But due to a Roaring Fork Valley loophole it’s not illegal because there are no other funeral homes in the area.



And as far as Trey Holt being quoted as saying “The coroner’s office has worked quite well, and we’ve never had any controversy,” this is a matter of opinion, and how would he know if the deputy coroners handle everything?

If you would like to hear the opinion of a family who has felt the painful backlash of an indifferent coroner in a position of power visit webpage http://www.morganingram.com/wordpress/?tag=garfield-county-coroner.



I say we use the $44,000 in tax money we pay for the coroner’s salary and actually get a coroner who is present and informed.

Theresa Anzini

Carbondale


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