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Sumter County honors public safety officers and sets budget schedule; residents raise infrastructure concerns

Sumter County Council · March 1, 2026
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Council honored five public safety employees as the 2024 American Legion Public Safety Officers of the Year, heard county administrator budget and event announcements, and heard public comments about sidewalks, railroad ties, electric meters and a local kite festival.

Sumter County Council recognized the 2024 American Legion Post 15 Public Safety Officers of the Year at its March 25, 2025 meeting. Chairman James T. McCain, Jr. presented gifts of appreciation to the honorees: Deputy Sheriff Dexter Blanding (Sheriff’s Office), Staff Sergeant Theodore Moore (Detention Center), Staff Sergeant Heath Gardner (Police Department), EMS Technician Chris Godfrey, and Firefighter…

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