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Solicitor: County exploring new ESU/drug‑task‑force agreements; expects 10,000+ mail‑in ballot requests
Summary
The county solicitor said communities and police chiefs are working on a proposal to keep ESU and drug task force officers employed by their municipalities while the county reimburses the towns. The solicitor also said the county has about 9,600 mail‑in ballot requests and expects mailings the week of April 13–20, though a pending Washington County case could affect ballots in some precincts.
The county solicitor told commissioners that meetings with municipal representatives and police chiefs are underway to overhaul a 2017 agreement governing the emergency services unit (ESU) and the drug task force. Under the proposal discussed, officers would remain municipal employees while the county would reimburse municipalities for time officers spend on ESU or task‑force duties.
"We're looking at putting together a new agreement," the solicitor said,…
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