Lake County officials weigh cuts as sheriff’s office faces deep staffing shortfall

Jul 1, 2025

Sheriff Daniel Tague told the Lake County Board of Commissioners the office is down roughly 8.5 positions since November 2024 and warned proposed cuts could leave about seven deputies; commissioners discussed contracting building inspections to reallocate funds to law enforcement.

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Sheriff Daniel Tague told the Lake County Board of Commissioners on July 1 that the Sheriff’s Office is down about 8.5 positions compared with November 2024 and is attempting “to navigate our future” without laying off additional staff. He said proposed cuts would leave roughly seven deputies.

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