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Commissioners approve Edward Byrne JAG award signature for sheriff's office task force
Summary
Flathead County commissioners authorized signature on the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant to fund roughly 30% of task‑force agent salaries; presenters said the award amount per agent decreased by about $4,000 statewide this year.
Commissioners approved a document authorizing signature on the Board of Crime Control 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant and its special conditions for the sheriff's office.
A sheriff's office representative explained the grant helps pay task‑force salaries — not the full salary but roughly 30 percent — and said across the state the per‑agent amount this year decreased by about $4,000 compared with prior years. He said the local per‑agent range has been approximately $32,000 to $37,000 annually during his tenure.
Commissioner 2 moved to authorize the signature and Commissioner 4 seconded; the motion carried with a voice vote. No roll‑call tally was recorded in the transcript.
Commissioners did not add conditions to the grant acceptance during the meeting; the motion covered signature and special conditions as presented.
