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Finance committee advances resolution to establish full‑time public defender position; state share expected to cover most salary
5789936 · August 14, 2025
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The Finance Committee advanced a resolution to establish a full‑time Lee County public defender. Committee members and staff said the state will reimburse a significant portion of the salary under current rules, leaving a modest county share.
The Finance Committee voted to forward a resolution to the county board that would establish a full‑time Lee County public defender position.
Charlie (county counsel) said he, Public Defender Thompson and Judge Acker had reviewed draft…
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