City of Golden

Golden Fire Chief Kasey Beal plans legal action against the city following his termination after a racist doll incident was discovered at a fire station. Interim City Manager Carly Lorentz confirmed the decision to staff via email, citing additional information she received that week. Furthermore, the Golden City Council voted to oust City Manager Scott Vargo due to a loss of trust in how the incident was handled.

Golden Fire Chief Kasey Beal is on administrative leave following a racist doll incident where an employee hung a Black doll with a noose in a fire station stairwell in March. The city terminated the employee involved, and a third-party investigation into the incident and the city's response is underway. City Manager Scott Vargo is also on extended personal leave.

Golden, Colo., has implemented stricter Stage 1 drought restrictions, limiting outdoor watering to two weekly events due to record-low flows in Clear Creek. The city extended restrictions to October 31, emphasizing water conservation efforts as Clear Creek discharges at 25% of normal levels.