Committee approves part‑time STOP‑DWI coordinator amid dissent over program effectiveness
The committee approved funding to fill a part‑time STOP‑DWI coordinator (part‑time salary $10,000 plus benefits and contract costs) after a 3–2 vote; one legislator opposed the measure calling the program ineffective.
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Members considered a resolution to authorize a part‑time STOP‑DWI coordinator position with a listed part‑time salary of $10,000 plus FICA and retirement costs. One committee member said the program is ineffective and indicated a no vote: "I'm going to vote no on it...I think this money could be better spent...the program is ineffective." The measure passed by a recorded margin of three in favor to two opposed.
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