Greene County commissioners accept fact‑finder report in sheriff’s labor negotiations

The Greene County Board of Commissioners voted June 26 to accept a fact‑finder’s report resolving outstanding bargaining issues with the sheriff’s four bargaining units, a step that begins a seven‑day period before the report becomes binding unless the board acts otherwise.

County officials said all issues except wages and contract duration were tentatively agreed in bargaining; the board discussed recent mediation and fact finding in executive session under Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 before taking public action.

Following the executive session, a commissioner recommended the board accept the fact‑finder’s report. The motion to accept the report was moved and seconded and passed on voice vote. The board record shows the motion was approved by commissioners present.

County staff explained that if the bargaining units also ratify the agreements, the signed labor contracts will return to the board for final signature in the coming weeks. Meeting remarks noted the agreements would have an effective date of March 22.

The board did not disclose detailed terms of wages or duration on the public record during the meeting; commissioners said the fact‑finder’s report had been circulated to board members and that bargaining‑unit ratification remains necessary for the agreements to be finalized.