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Marshall County creates Animal Enforcement Department under sheriff with $147,573 budget increase

Marshall County Commission · January 29, 2026
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The commission approved creation of an Animal Enforcement Department to be managed by the sheriff, funding two enforcement positions and equipment with a $147,573.31 increase to the general fund; the animal shelter budget will be renamed and adjusted to reflect moved positions and higher veterinary/intake costs.

Marshall County commissioners approved creating an Animal Enforcement Department that will be administered by the sheriff’s office and funded through the general fund. Staff described the new unit as two enforcement positions (one officer and one assistant), training, equipment and a vehicle. To fund the…

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