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Montezuma County commissioners censure sheriff for spending beyond 2024 appropriations
Summary
The board adopted Resolution No. 22-2024 censuring Sheriff Steve Nowlin, saying he exceeded appropriations in 2024 by about $336,000 and awarded raises beyond the commission's authorization.
The Montezuma County Board of County Commissioners on Dec. 17 adopted Resolution No. 22-2024, formally censuring Sheriff Steve Nowlin for expending funds beyond appropriations in 2024.
County officials said the sheriff exceeded his appropriated permanent salary and fringe benefits budget by $336,000 after being repeatedly informed by finance staff to limit spending. The resolution states the overspend resulted in part from the sheriff granting individual employee raises…
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