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July 7, 2025

Statement from Scott Mijares

It comes as no surprise that a small group of progressive activists -joined by a handful of so-called Republicans -have launched a recall effort against me. They told me six months ago they would do this, and now they're following through. This effort is not rooted in principle or public interest-it's a political stunt, plain and simple.

I'm confident it will fail. But even in failure, it could damage our county, stall important progress, and disrupt our search for a permanent county manager. That's the cost of their reckless actions.

Let's be clear: this recall is not about me. It's about a small group trying to reverse the outcome of an election they didn't like-an election where 18,129 Montrose County voters demanded change.

When I ran for office, I made my platform crystal clear:

• I would represent the people-not the establishment.
• I would not "go along to get along."
• I would support Donald Trump's America First agenda at the local level.
• I would bring transparency and accountability back to Montrose County government.

That message resonated because it reflected the values of our community-constitutional principles, conservative ideals, and a desire for real leadership.



This recall effort is an attack not just on me, but on every voter who dared to challenge the status quo. It's an attempt to silence their voices and drag our county backward. It will not succeed.

The people of Montrose County are smart. They see what's happening. And when this effort fails —as it surely will—it will send a loud and clear message: Montrose County cannot be bullied or bought.

More updates will follow as these activists try to do what they've done in other counties

-sow chaos to gain control. I won't let that happen. I was elected to lead, and that's exactly what I will continue to do.

Scott Mijares- Montrose County Commissioner