Teton County Board of County Commissioners release statement
JACKSON, Wyo. (KIFI) – The Teton County Administrator is under the microscope days after the Jackson Hole Fire/EMS chief was put on administrative leave.
Alyssa Watkins has worked for the county for 16 years.
She has held the county commissioner's administrator position for nine years.
Last week, Chief Stephen Jellie was put on administrative leave.
Staff and the community called for his resignation after concerns about his management style and department cuts.
On social media, people say Watkins should also be held accountable.
On Tuesday, The Teton County Board of County Commissioners released a statement saying Watkins will undergo a third party evaluation. You can read the full statement below.
The Board is very grateful to all directors and employees of Teton County for the hard work, dedication, and the service they provide that underpins the health and welfare of the community. Alyssa Watkins has worked on behalf of the County for 16 years and in her current role as the County Commissioners’ Administrator for 9 years. As a Board, we will continue to conduct candid conversations with Ms. Watkins regarding issues facing our organization and community as her position plays a pivotal role in addressing them. We appreciate her hard work and maintain expectations that she will continue to support organizational goals, Board policies, and employee morale. All employees receive an annual evaluation, including the County Commissioners’ Administrator. The evaluation process for this position, which is currently underway, is being conducted by an external third party. This process will be thorough, confidential, and independent. We appreciate the feedback shared by the public in this regard.
We want to express our gratitude to all Teton County employees working tirelessly on a daily basis to make this organization and our community the best that it can be in the face of many obstacles. Thank you.
