Prosecutor Sam Mark urges staffing increases, flags mold and facility needs

Sep 4, 2026

Prosecuting Attorney Sam Mark asked the Lawrence County commission to restore staff, fund on-call pay and address water damage and black mold in his office, while the commission adjusted several line items and voted to remove a building maintenance allocation.

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Prosecuting Attorney Sam Mark detailed his office's budget requests at the Sept. 3 Lawrence County budget review, including proposed pay adjustments for deputy prosecutors and a part-time juvenile prosecutor position he asked be reinstated. He also described urgent building problems in his office, citing water damage and "black mold" on ceilings, trim and floors.

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