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Josephine County trims proposed cuts, increases sheriff funding to restore 24/7 patrols
Summary
After lengthy public comment on public safety, commissioners adopted the county's 2025–26 budget with amendments: general fund reductions cut from 12% to 5%, juvenile and veterans offices exempted, Title 1 road dollars reallocated to the sheriff, and sheriff authorized expenditures increased by $503,200 to restore 24/7 patrols; vote 2–1.
The Josephine County Board of Commissioners voted 2–1 on Wednesday to adopt the 2025–26 county budget with amendments designed to prioritize public safety and restore round‑the‑clock sheriff patrols.
The board approved resolution 2025‑2027 with changes that reduced the proposed general fund allocation cut from 12% to 5%, exempted the juvenile division and the Veteran Service Office from the reduction, reallocated Title 1 road dollars from Public Works to the sheriff's budget, and increased the sheriff's authorized expenditures by $503,200 to support restoration of 24/7 patrols. The motion passed with Commissioners Smith and Barnett voting yes and Commissioner Black voting no.
Why it matters: Restoring full patrol coverage and adding investigative staff were recurring themes in a weeks‑long public discussion. Numerous residents and school and veterans representatives asked commissioners to fund an additional school resource officer and to increase patrol and detective staffing so the…
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