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Commissioners approve one deputy hire, deny second amid budget shortfall concerns
Summary
The board granted a hiring freeze exception for one sheriff deputy position and denied a second, in a 2-1 vote after extended debate over staffing risks and budget constraints.
The Wallowa County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 10 approved one hiring-freeze exception for a sheriff’s deputy and denied a second exception in a 2-1 vote, citing county budget constraints and the need to spread reductions across departments.
Commissioner Clayton moved to approve one deputy position and deny the second; Commissioner Kimball seconded the motion and it passed 2-1. Commissioner Fulmer voted against the split…
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