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Scurry County reviews preliminary departmental budget; clerk and elections seek full‑time hires, sheriff outlines SB 22 mental‑health deputy
Summary
At a preliminary budget review, Scurry County officials discussed restoring a full‑time position in the county clerk—s office, hiring a full‑time elections worker, funding security upgrades at an MHMR facility, and using SB 22 funds for a mental‑health deputy; no formal votes were taken.
Scurry County Commissioners on an unspecified date reviewed preliminary departmental budget requests that would shift personnel, maintenance and capital priorities for the coming year. County Clerk Melody told the court her office is strained by recordings, probates and guardianships and asked the court to restore one full‑time position, saying records‑management fees could cover part of the cost. "That is why I'm requesting a full time person back," Melody said, describing an increased workload and reporting demands from state court administration.
Election Administrator Kenny Klick urged approval of a full‑time election position to replace part‑time staffing ahead of several upcoming legislative changes and the 2026 election cycle. Klick…
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