Park County names Andy Porter to Land and Water Trust Fund board; Porter pledges recusal on Colorado Springs Utilities matters
Summary
The Park County Board of Commissioners appointed Andy Porter to the Land and Water Trust Fund board. Porter cited decades of water experience, said he operates the Blue River collection system for Colorado Springs Utilities and agreed to recuse himself from matters involving Colorado Springs Utilities.
Park County commissioners on Sept. 10 appointed Andy Porter to fill a vacant slot on the Land and Water Trust Fund board. Commissioners introduced Porter as a volunteer applicant with experience at Colorado Springs Utilities and local road-and-bridge work. At the meeting Porter described operating the Blue River collection system and said he is supported by a network of water professionals. Commissioners and a staff member said Porter will recuse himself on matters that present conflicts with Colorado Springs Utilities. The board voted 3–0 to confirm Porter’s appointment. Commissioners praised his local knowledge and water expertise and said his experience operating large conveyance systems would be an asset when evaluating conservation and infrastructure projects. Porter said he is committed to prioritizing Park County projects and invited commissioners to request a tour of the Blue River collection system.
