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Commissioners approve $80,000 transfer toward river‑class boat after debate on budget practices
Summary
After debate over departmental surpluses and budget supplements, the board approved a one‑time $80,000 transfer to the sheriff’s office to buy a new river‑class boat; motion passed 4‑2 amid objections about budget transparency.
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners on June 3 approved a one‑time permanent budget transfer from the County Attorney’s Office to the Sheriff's Office to help fund a new river‑class boat, voting 4‑2 after extended questioning about budget procedures and department surpluses.
Chief Randellis of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office told the board the department’s older river‑class boat was decertified after years of service and had developed a “rotten hole.” He said the department has been planning a capital purchase and had identified…
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