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Stark County Commission approves officer elections, wage bump for courthouse deputies and routine contracts
Summary
At its Jan. 6 meeting the Stark County Commission elected officers, approved a $70,000 starting wage for courthouse deputies, adopted a 2026 burn‑restriction resolution, authorized temporary easement payments and approved multiple routine contracts and bids.
The Stark County Commission on Jan. 6, 2026, completed organizational business and approved a series of routine motions covering personnel, finance, contracts and road projects.
The commission elected Neil Messer as chair by voice vote and completed its vice‑chair appointment. It ratified the meeting agenda with additions including a renewed home‑rule discussion and several park/road items.
In a personnel action, the commission approved a request from Sheriff Lee to raise courthouse deputy starting pay from the planned $66,000 to $70,000 to match other deputies. The change passed on a roll‑call vote with Commissioners Marsh, Franciuk, Claris, White and the chair voting aye.
The sheriff also secured commission approval to add a $20 administrative fee to the civil‑process fee schedule, which Sheriff Lee said would help fund a civil clerk position. The fee schedule amendment passed on a roll call (ayes). The commission authorized travel (approx. $2,082) for Sergeant Dan Kentsinger to attend a five‑day taser‑instructor course in…
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