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Lee County searches for emergency management director as EMPG grant status remains uncertain
Summary
Following the EMA director's retirement, county officials said they have several applicants and will interview candidates for a part-time director; staff also reported uncertainty about state EMPG grant funding that partially reimburses the position.
Lee County officials told the Public Safety Committee that the county has several candidates to replace the retired emergency management director and that state grant funding the position has not been confirmed for next year.
The county’s emergency management director retired earlier in the month, which left responsibilities "falling to Chairman Olsen" and to staff assisting him, committee members said. The sheriff reported the county received…
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