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Commissioners question sheriff camera program and whether ticket revenue covers new officer
Summary
During the Baker County budget workshop commissioners debated funding for an additional sheriff's office position tied to a proposed camera system, with staff reporting 27 tickets and roughly $6,000 in anticipated revenue for a seven-month period; commissioners worried the program may not sustain a full-time position.
Commissioners at a Baker County budget workshop questioned whether revenue from traffic citations tied to a proposed camera enforcement system would cover the cost of a full-time position to review footage and manage citations.
An unidentified commissioner asked whether the sheriff's revised budget included an additional officer tied to a camera system; staff confirmed the position was in the sheriff's department budget and said the county budget would have to be amended…
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