Judicial & Public Safety committee approves grant-funded positions, hazardous materials grant and HVAC maintenance; split-unit bargaining measure sent to Ways &

The Judicial & Public Safety committee approved multiple grant and staffing measures and discussed operational issues at the county’s backup communications center and jail.

District attorney’s STRIVE grant — The committee approved acceptance of a STRIVE grant and the creation of a grant-funded assistant district attorney position, including fringe benefits and equipment. The DA told the committee the position is fully grant-funded and that training and travel costs required by the grant are included; the DA said the position will be contingent on continued grant funding and that an applicant has indicated willingness to start in August if the authorization is approved. The motion passed in committee; the transcript records one dissenting vote by Carrie.

Hazardous materials grant — The committee authorized acceptance of a New York…