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Juvenile services director resigns; department reports falling caseloads and $279,000 budget reversion
Summary
Benton County commissioners were told juvenile services director Matt resigned and Derek has stepped in; the department reported 66 youth under supervision, declining caseloads and a roughly $279,000 underspend on the 23/25 budget. Officials plan to evaluate the director role and program structure.
Benton County commissioners on a routine meeting were told the juvenile services director has resigned and staff are working to steady operations while reviewing the department’s structure.
Assistant county administrator Rick told the board that Matt resigned effective June 17 and took a limited-duration position in public works, and that Derek has taken over day-to-day operational leadership. Rick said staff will evaluate whether to refill the director role or…
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