FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Statement Regarding Town Legal Representation
Palmer Lake, CO —
On January 22, 2026, the Palmer Lake Board of Trustees voted to terminate the Town’s legal services contract with Krob Law. This decision followed months of documented legal errors, inconsistent advice, and procedural disruptions that created ongoing harm and increasing financial risk to the Town and its insurer.
The Board acted to protect the integrity of statutory annexation proceedings and to ensure trustees could deliberate freely, fully informed, and without bias.
Among the issues reflected in meeting transcripts and the Board’s formal Errata submission were:
- incorrect statements regarding annexation procedure and election requirements;
- incorrect advice that a recused trustee’s vote “goes to the majority” in a quasi-judicial proceeding;
- inconsistent guidance regarding the interpretation and effect of a voter-initiated ordinance;
- mischaracterization of Board actions and continuances;
- failure to timely identify statutory notice defects; and
- lack of access to mandatory Planning Commission materials required for lawful hearings.
As these issues accumulated, the Town faced an increasing number of lawsuits and corrective legal actions, exposing both the Town and its insurer to growing financial liability.
With mandatory hearings imminent and no remaining opportunity to correct course through delay, the Board concluded that continued reliance on existing legal guidance posed a greater risk than a short transition period.
While the Board respects concerns about continuity, continuity cannot come at the expense of lawful process. The Board acted to prevent further harm, protect statutory compliance, and restore confidence in the Town’s governance.
The Board remains committed to transparency, continuity of operations, and the prompt engagement of qualified interim legal representation.