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Sheriff asks commissioners to fund courthouse security, more jail staff as jail revenues could offset costs
Summary
Clay County Sheriff presented a budget request that includes funding for courthouse security positions, a part‑time receptionist, additional jail staff and vehicle/equipment costs; he said boarding out inmates could generate revenue if the jail reaches targeted bed levels.
The Clay County Board of Commissioners on an unspecified date heard a budget presentation from Sheriff Andy that included requests for courthouse security staff, a part‑time front‑desk position, expanded jail staffing and equipment to outfit additional patrol vehicles.
Sheriff Andy told commissioners the courthouse security wages line in his proposed budget would total $127,800 if the county funds the positions. He also asked for a part‑time receptionist position he estimated at about $22,000–$23,000 a year and said the combined new personnel requests on the sheriff's side total roughly $150,541. Andy said the personnel request for the jail side included roughly $60,000 for a program/director position focused on inmate services and reentry support if the county chose not to pursue outside grant…
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