Committee backs adding a Land Management staff position for budget process
Jul 1, 2026
The committee voted to support a Department of Land Management budget request to add a staff position, restoring the department toward past staffing levels; proponents said increased capacity is needed for conservation and permitting work.
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Committee members discussed a Land Management staffing request and voted to endorse adding a position in the county budget process. Department staff reported two new hires for conservation and asked whether the committee would put its support on the budget survey; Supervisor Whelan moved the committee back the position request and the motion carried after discussion.
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