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Lake County moves funds to hire temporary dispatchers amid staffing shortfall
Summary
County leaders reported a $600,000 transfer and described a contract to bring 12 temporary dispatchers for six months to cover vacancies in the 9‑1‑1 center; commissioners discussed funding sources, oversight and labor impacts but did not record a formal vote.
Lake County officials said the county has moved $600,000 into a services line and entered a contract to bring 12 temporary dispatchers to the 9‑1‑1 operation for six months to reduce overtime and cover staffing vacancies.
County leaders described the transfer and the staffing plan during the board meeting. County staff said five of the contracted workers began onsite training the week prior and that all 12 are contracted for six‑month terms. Officials said the temporary workers are employees of a private contractor and will not receive county benefits, a factor driving the decision to contract rather than hire directly.
Officials told commissioners the county faced roughly 33 vacancies…
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