Mills County approves law-enforcement contracts with six cities; pricing differences noted

May 5, 2026

The board approved law-enforcement service contracts covering six cities in Mills County with no fee increases this year; the sheriff noted per‑person contract rates differ by community and proposed pursuing multiyear contracts in the future.

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The sheriff presented renewed law-enforcement service contracts for six cities in Mills County (Emerson, Pacific Junction, Malvern, Hastings, Silver City, and one additional city referenced) and asked the board to approve them. He said there was no increase in contract fees this year because most cities did not request more money and the county is not guaranteeing specific coverage hours.

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