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Unnamed constable asks Limestone County commissioners for increased travel funds
Summary
During public comment, an unnamed Limestone County constable asked commissioners to add modest travel and operating funds to the constables' budget so they can patrol, serve papers and participate in community work without using personal funds.
An unnamed Limestone County constable told the commissioners during public comment that the office needs more travel and operating funds to perform patrol and paper-service duties.
"We respond to paycheck and $6,000 in travel. That's nothing to us," the constable said, adding that the current allotment prevents constables from patrolling and engaging with the community as they would like. He said some citizens have complained that constables are not available, and noted many constables work off duty for extra pay like other law-enforcement officers.
The constable asked the court to consider adding a modest increase to the constables' budget so the office can carry out community patrols and other duties without relying on personal funds. He acknowledged the request might not be fully feasible immediately but said "a little more money could go a long ways." The comment period concluded and the court moved on to agenda business.
The remarks came during the public-comment portion of the meeting; no formal vote or budget amendment was recorded on the transcript for the constables' request.
