Resident urges transparency about sheriff’s DOJ grant application; board hears concerns
Charlene Santos, a Lake Mary resident, supported bringing federal dollars to Seminole County but asked commissioners for full disclosure about a U.S. Department of Justice grant certification on the sheriff's office agenda, especially uses, facility construction authority and fiscal responsibilities after federal funds expire.
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Charlene Santos spoke during public comment asking for more transparency about an item on the consent agenda: authorization for the Sheriff’s Office to submit an application to the U.S. Department of Justice for FY2026 funding that could cover personnel, operations, equipment and possibly detention facilities.
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