DougCo commissioner didn’t create hostile environment

This story first appeared in a Colorado Community Media newspaper. The Colorado Sun is an owner of CCM.

An investigation into Douglas County Commissioner Lora Thomas found that while she did do some of the things of which she was accused, she didn’t create a hostile work environment or open the county up to legal liability.

The report shows answers to 11 allegations asked by Thomas’ fellow commissioners — George Teal and Abe Laydon.

They both have said the results confirm their belief that Thomas should not serve as the board’s chair but Thomas said she believes the report exonerates her.

“The full sum-and-substance of the report confirms not a single illegal action was committed by me nor did I place the county in any peril of legal liability as constantly alleged by Laydon…