Hendry County Sheriff seeks $2.172 million increase, emphasizes tech and COLA needs
Sheriff Whidden asked for a $2.172 million increase to the Sheriff's Office budget, highlighting a requested 3.5% COLA, roughly $500,000 for Axon technology consolidation and $265,000 for supplies; staff said they will work with the sheriff to find offsets.
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Sheriff Whidden outlined key items in the Sheriff's Office budget request, saying the office is seeking a $2.172 million increase for the coming fiscal year. "We are asking for an increase in their budget this year of $2.172 million," the sheriff said while noting some line items are mandated and outside local control.
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