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Steele County delays social services staffing decisions; Traill County director to consult next week

Steele County Commission · March 1, 2026
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Summary

Brittany Ness met with the Steele County Commission about open social services positions and options; commissioners agreed to allow more time and scheduled a meeting next week with Traill County social services director Kim Jacobson to discuss alternatives.

Finley, N.D. — The Steele County Commission delayed decisions on staffing and service options for the county’s social services after a March 27 presentation by Brittany Ness on behalf of the county social service board.

Ness reviewed current open positions and options for how social services are provided in Steele County. The commission agreed to give the board extra time to evaluate options and requested that Kim Jacobson, Traill County social service director, meet with the social service board next week to discuss possible arrangements.

No formal action to change service arrangements or hire staff was taken at the meeting; the item was continued so the social service board can meet with Jacobson and report back.