Tea party organization wants Mesa County Commissioner Meis to resign

The president of a local tea party organization has asked Mesa County Commissioner Craig Meis to resign after a report that Meis raised his elected position in an unsuccessful effort to avoid receiving a boating ticket this past summer.

In an e-mail sent to tea party supporters, local media and others Sunday, Tim Fenwick, president of the GJResult board of directors, alleged Meis’ actions “show his disdain for the public tax dollar” and prove “that he is incapable of making decisions effectively.” Fenwick also suggested that tea partiers stage protests if Meis declines to step down.

Meis on Monday declined to immediately comment on the criticism and call for his resignation, saying he’ll respond during a news conference today.         – More -