August 26, 2026 City Council Special Meeting

The City of Montrose held a special city council meeting on August 26, 2026, primarily focused on legal advice related to an investigation concerning the April 2026 election and issues raised in a recent Montrose Mirror article. The council debated the appropriateness of excluding the city manager and certain employees from the executive session, with objections raised about due process and transparency. The city attorney clarified their role representing the city as an organization rather than individual employees. A motion to enter executive session under Colorado Revised Statutes section 24-6-402(4)(b) for legal consultation was made and seconded, with a vote resulting in a split decision. No procurement, contracting, or budget matters were discussed during this meeting.