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Commissioners approve $74,000 for Sheriff K-9 program and $12,000 clothing allowance
Summary
The Tuscarawas County Board of Commissioners approved supplemental appropriations on March 23, 2026 that included $74,000 for the Sheriff's K-9 program (training and vehicle) and $12,000 for clothing allowances; the motion passed 2-0 with one commissioner absent.
On March 23, 2026 the Tuscarawas County Board of Commissioners approved a supplemental appropriation adding $74,000 to the Sheriff's budget for a K-9, associated training and a vehicle, and an additional $12,000 for clothing allowances.
The appropriation was recorded in the minutes under Resolution 208-2026 with departmental account codes (E-2025-X532-X04 for K-9/training/vehicle and E-1110-B055-B09 for clothing allowances). Commissioner Mitch Pace moved the appropriation and Commissioner Kristin Zemis seconded. Votes recorded in the minutes were Zemis, yes; Pace, yes; Ress, absent.
The minutes do not specify the vendor or contractor supplying the K-9 or vehicle, nor do they detail training providers. Finance and the Sheriff's Office are listed as the implementing departments; the minutes indicate action was approved without recorded public discussion or amendment.
