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Public commenter alleges Sheriff signed undisclosed contracts; board did not act
Summary
A public commenter told the Klamath County Board of Commissioners that Sheriff Shane Mitchell and Under Sheriff Mike Smith signed two contracts without board approval; the board recorded the allegation during public comment but took no formal action at the meeting.
During public comment at the Dec. 16, 2025 Klamath County Board of Commissioners meeting, an in‑person speaker accused Sheriff Shane Mitchell and Under Sheriff Mike Smith of entering two separate contracts "outside of the [board's] approval," saying the contracts were signed personally by the sheriff and not disclosed to the board.
The commenter stated the…
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