Former matron disputes recent budget hearing claims; sheriff provides historical payroll data and explains commissary and work-release practices

Oct 15, 2025

Former jail matron Wanda Mitchell told the council she was not paid deputy wages when she left the sheriff's office in 2018 and disputed other claims about commissary operations; Sheriff Kelly provided historical payroll figures and explained current commissary and work-release practices.

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Wanda Mitchell, who identified herself as the jail matron for 16 years under two sheriffs, told the council she wanted to correct what she said were inaccurate statements made during the Sept. 23 budget hearing about her pay and commissary practices.

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