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Budget committee unfunds two proposed full‑time diversion positions, restores them as part‑time
Summary
Belknap County budget reviewers agreed to remove funding for two proposed full‑time positions in the county’s adult and juvenile diversion program and restore the prior part‑time lines, reducing the department’s proposed increase by $48,663.
Belknap County budget reviewers agreed to remove funding for two proposed full‑time case‑manager positions in the county’s diversion/restorative justice program and restore the previous part‑time lines, a change that reduces the program’s 2025 budget request by $48,663.
Program officials and commissioners debated retention, caseloads and alternatives before reaching consensus to revert the staffing change. The diversion director described steady turnover from historically part‑time roles, saying prospective hires leave for full‑time jobs with benefits and retirement. He told the committee…
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