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Board approves full‑time probation officer to start veterans/drug treatment courts; controller to identify funding
Summary
The Montcalm County Board voted to make Mikaela Sattler a full‑time probation officer to develop and run specialty treatment courts (veterans and drug courts). The board approved the position and directed the controller to identify funding, with possible use of opioid or marijuana settlement funds; cost without insurance noted as $65,590.
The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners on Sept. 22 approved making district court probation officer Mikaela Sattler a full‑time employee and authorized her to lead development of veterans and problem‑solving drug courts in the county.
“I’m asking for an investment, one that delivers measurable returns in public safety, family stability, cost savings, and community well‑being,” said Mikaela Sattler, speaking to the commissioners about the proposed full‑time role and the work required to build specialty courts.
Sattler described the role as encompassing multiple responsibilities — probation officer, case manager, program coordinator, grant…
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