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Butler County commissioners move to explore assuming control of regional Emergency Management Agency

Butler County Commissioners · December 16, 2024
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Summary

Commissioners discussed drafting a resolution to assume operational control of the regional Emergency Management Agency, citing concerns over transparency, governance and proposed per-capita tax increases; the Board asked staff to start outreach and a deliberate transition process.

The Butler County Commissioners signaled Dec. 16 they will pursue a resolution to explore assuming operational control of the regional Emergency Management Agency (EMA), citing concerns about financial oversight, governance and proposed tax increases that had not been coordinated with county leadership.

A commissioner said the EMA—s prior structure is out of step with current needs and that surrounding counties have their EMA functions under the county commissioners. Board members…

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