Sheriff's $1.3M request stalls; residents raise concerns about department conduct
The Sheriff’s Office asked for a $1.3 million midyear increase to its FY25 budget but the Board took no action; separate public comments at the meeting accused the Sheriff’s Office of intimidation and criticized social-media handling.
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The Burke County Sheriff’s Office requested an additional $1.3 million to its FY25 budget; the Board discussed the request but no member moved a motion and no action was taken. The request was raised twice during the meeting and remained unresolved by the close of business.
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