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Houston County approves multiple personnel hires, budget adjustments and departmental purchases
Summary
In its Jan. 13 meeting the Commissioners Court approved numerous personnel actions (hires, promotions, raises), paid bills, accepted surplus road materials, approved HOT grants for two arts events, and authorized a budget amendment for a 911 audio interface; the court deferred a Sheriff’s Office vest purchase because the vendor required upfront payment.
Houston County Commissioners approved a package of routine personnel and administrative actions at the Jan. 13, 2026 meeting, including multiple hires, promotions and raises, budget amendments, and departmental purchases.
Personnel actions approved by unanimous votes included a six-month raise for Alicia Bittner (Chief Deputy Treasurer), hiring part-time and full-time jail staff (e.g., Lincoln Smith and Nicholas Pustka at $42,000 annually), promotion of Brooke Fritz to Jail Sergeant at $47,000 annually,…
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