Sheriff's budget shows sizable operating increase; commissioners ask for detail
The sheriff's worksheet shows a large operating request (discussed as an increase of about $200,000 to $600,000 in operating expenses); payroll changes were modest, and commissioners asked staff to confirm accurate totals and whether some items were placeholders in 'miscellaneous.'
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Reviewers noted that the sheriff's total budget had increased, largely driven by a proposed operating-expense increase that staff described as a jump of about $200,000 to $600,000 for the department. "Their big request is an operating expense. They're asking for an increase of 200,000 to 600,000," a commissioner said while staff reminded the group that payroll was largely stable at around a 2% change.
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