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Sheriff urges help with staffing as jail costs strain Lyon County budget
Summary
Sheriff reported rising activity and staffing shortages, proposed a mix of full- and part-time hires and announced a new 501(c)(3) foundation to support deputies; the court also discussed costly pretrial jail stays and plans to explore housing options with neighboring counties.
Lyon County's sheriff warned the Fiscal Court on Jan. 9 that rising calls and limited staffing are increasing strains on the department and the county budget.
In his report the sheriff said December activity has increased over recent years and that the department is trying to "do more with less," requesting help to identify…
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