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Sheriff details uniform overhaul and school‑fund fundraiser; social services and animal shelter report new initiatives
Summary
Sheriff Lumpkin summarized a multi‑year uniform replacement funded largely by a donation from the Upper Mattaponi Indian Reservation and announced a planned nonprofit fundraiser to support a future school build. The board also heard from the new social‑services director and the animal shelter about staffing, grants and community events.
Sheriff Lumpkin told the board May 19 that the sheriff’s office completed a multi‑year uniform replacement that reduced per‑deputy costs and was largely offset by donations from the Upper Mattaponi Indian Reservation. Lumpkin said the department received an initial $10,000 donation that covered ballistic vest costs and that the two‑year swap came in at $38,176 against a budget target under $50,000.
Lumpkin also announced an intention to begin a nonprofit fundraising effort to help build a new school, saying the sheriff’s office will follow legal processes with county staff and invited cooperation from businesses and civic groups.
Rick Waugh, introduced as the new director of King William County Department of Social Services, outlined priorities including stabilizing staffing, reviewing procedures, strengthening training and pursuing transparency. Waugh said he is assessing vacancies and plans to meet staff individually as he evaluates workflows and budget allocations.
Alyssa Della Lisonbee, director of the Regional Animal Shelter, reported partnerships with Best Friends Animal Society that bring training and grant opportunities; the shelter accepted $2,500 for an adoption event and $4,500 to start a community cat (TNR) program. Lisonbee invited the public to a free open house and adoption day on May 31 (10 a.m.–2 p.m.) and listed upcoming clinics and fundraising events.
Separately, staff updated the board on broadband: the county has CIP funds and recent state grant receipts (roughly $4.2 million) earmarked for the broadband initiative; staff expects a final completion report and an approximate $6.2 million invoice from the broadband contractor in coming weeks and said funds are currently available in CIP/grant accounts.
