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Sheriff and detention leaders warn new jail opening will require significant staffing and one‑time costs
Summary
Sheriff's office and detention center leaders told legislators the county faces a near‑term lift to staff and outfit a new detention center, called out deferred facility projects and requested staged hiring, equipment funding and a coordinated decommissioning plan for the old jail.
Captain Rhonda Montgomery and Beth Money of the sheriff’s office updated the county budget committee on hiring progress and needs tied to the forthcoming detention center.
Montgomery said the office expects 12 deputies to be on board by the end of the year but still faces about 10 vacant deputy slots; the recommended 2026 salary budget includes a $1.1 million reduction for 'salary savings' that may not materialize if hiring continues at current momentum. Beth Money said that while some new…
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