Pulaski County Council approves short-term communications contract, tables EMS vehicle request and signs off on sheriff’s jail report

Pulaski County’s council elected Ken Boswell president, heard a vendor presentation and approved several short-term financial steps during its Jan. 12 meeting.

The council voted to authorize a master services agreement with Not Your Parents Media, a communications firm introduced by Max Troyer. “My name is Max Troyer. I’m the chief strategy officer and cofounder of Not Your Parents Media,” Troyer said, describing the firm as “a digital strategy communications firm” that offers digital, print and text marketing and a month-to-month contract with a 30‑day cancellation policy. A council member moved to accept the contract and fund it through Nathan’s office; the motion was seconded and the council proceeded with the vote.

The contract was presented to the council as a low-cost, short-term option designed to build county-owned communications channels and improve public information about county actions and economic development. Troyer told the council the firm’s approach would let the county “transparently explain decisions, provide context, and maintain trust in real time.” Several members asked for more time to review details but the motion moved to a vote and the council approved the short-term agreement.

Sheriff’s office report and facilities needs

Sheriff Chris (identified in the meeting transcript by…