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Commission votes 4–1 to fund two patrol trucks and body‑camera payments amid budget concerns
Summary
Taylor County commissioners approved using one‑cent sales tax to buy two patrol trucks and cover annual body‑camera payments after a 4–1 vote; Commissioner Pam Feagle opposed, citing a projected $1 million shortfall and uncertainty about state funding.
The Taylor County Board of County Commissioners voted 4–1 on Feb. 17 to fund the purchase of two patrol vehicles and annual body‑camera payments from the county’s one‑cent sales tax.
Undersheriff Marty Tompkins told the board the sheriff’s office has $98,500 in carry‑forward funds but needs an additional $83,020 to buy two trucks and cover annual payments for body cameras: "WE…
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