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Public praises interim dispatch director as county attorney outlines nepotism rules

5817248 · August 20, 2025
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Summary

During public comment at the Scott County Board of Commissioners meeting, residents urged the board to appoint the interim 9-1-1 director permanently while county counsel summarized Indiana nepotism law and exceptions for preexisting employees.

Members of the public asked the Scott County Board of Commissioners to appoint Britney (last name not specified in the transcript) as permanent director of the county 9-1-1 dispatch center and raised concerns about possible personal objections from elected officials.

Jennifer Alexander, who identified herself as a dispatcher, read a prepared statement saying Britney has worked in dispatch for “over 12 years” and served as interim director since about May. Alexander said Britney has been “dependable, very knowledgeable, and trustworthy,” and urged commissioners to “put your personal abilities aside to do what’s best for Scott…

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