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Council approves sheriff appropriations; sheriff says jail foundation due soon and 30–40 staff will be required

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The county council approved an appropriation for sheriff payroll-related items and received an update on the new jail: foundation expected soon, completion targeted in 2026, and staffing plans call for roughly 30–40 positions for the new facility.

The Vanderburgh County Council approved an appropriation request that included $3,060 for FICA and $40,000 for accrued payments for the sheriff's office, for a total of $43,060.

During the appropriation discussion the sheriff provided an update on the county jail construction project, saying the…

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