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Lake County staff outline HR, IT and operations goals; keep training funds in budget

5919797 · October 10, 2025
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Summary

County staff presented a package of short- and long-term operations goals, including preserving training funding, implementing an asset-management plan, onboarding and calendaring tools, and steps to reduce reliance on outside IT contractors.

A Lake County staff member told the Board of Commissioners that county leadership has prioritized short- and long-term changes to human resources, information technology, communications and administrative operations aimed at improving service delivery and organizational continuity.

The staff member said one short-term priority was preserving training and development funding during the budget process so employees can obtain certifications — including commercial driver’s licenses — that reduce staffing barriers and improve retention. "Training people means that the people who work and stay with you get better at their jobs over time and can really streamline some of their work," the staff member said.

The staff member…

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