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Commission approves community corrections funding request; program director outlines state grant reliance
Summary
Fayette County commissioners approved a funding request for the community corrections program. The program director told commissioners the operation is primarily state grant-funded and that the county contribution is intended to match an estimated quarter or 30% share; commissioners approved the requested allocation.
Fayette County commissioners approved a funding request for the county's community corrections program on March 19 after the program's director described staffing and funding needs.
The director explained that the program operates primarily on a state grant from the West Virginia Division of Justice and Community Services and that county contributions typically serve as a local match. She said the program requests the full local budget amount so that if the state match comes in at a lower rate the program will still be able to operate, and that grant funds typically cover personnel and most equipment and supplies.
Commissioners discussed whether the requested amount had increased for the current year; staff confirmed the request was adjusted to match an estimated quarter match rate. On a motion and second, the commission approved the request. Commissioners thanked the director for the service the program provides to the community.
