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Toledo Public Defender seeks roughly $420,000 boost to close pay gaps, expand supervision and stabilize staffing
Summary
The Toledo Public Defender explained how state reimbursement increases enabled staffing and program improvements but requested additional county funding to achieve pay parity for supervisory staff, continue a centralized facility and retain experienced lawyers.
Representatives of the Toledo Public Defender's Office presented a budget request that would increase county funding by roughly $420,000 (approximately 10.4%), emphasizing pay parity, staffing depth and the operational benefits of a new consolidated facility.
The presenter recounted awards and recognition the office received in recent years and tied those accomplishments to expanded investment following a rise in state reimbursement rates for…
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