Grant County Commissioners - Special Session (9-2-2026)

The Grant County Commissioners held a special session on September 2, 2026, primarily to address the findings of an extensive internal investigation into Commissioner Chuck Polling. The investigation, conducted by external legal counsel, detailed numerous allegations against Polling including intimidation and threats toward county employees, illegal surveillance and wiretapping, official and financial misconduct, conflicts of interest, and electioneering violations. The report included evidence of misuse of county resources, improper influence in hiring and procurement, and potential violations of state and federal laws. Following the presentation of the report and legal recommendations, the commissioners voted to adopt a series of remedial actions including removing Polling from administrative control over county operations, disabling audio on surveillance cameras, implementing new county policies on resource use and surveillance, and referring the matter to state investigative authorities and the State Board of Accounts for further action. The meeting emphasized accountability, public integrity, and the protection of county employees and resources.