Mr. Kolb goes to Washington

Seeking to represent the county and state, Commissioner John Kolb attended a policy convention in Washington, D.C., in late February.

The convention was hosted by the National Association of County Officials.

Kolb believes the expenditure was well worth it to the county, noting that the trip cost him more in family time and lost income than the amount charged to the county. According to receipts released by the Sweetwater County Clerk’s Office, Kolb charged $3,971.73 to the county for airfare, meals, hotel accommodations, a rental car and rides utilizing the Uber ride sharing service in W...