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Commission hears plan for countywide grant-writer position; support voiced, safeguards discussed
Summary
Chair asked to place on Monday's agenda a proposal to create an unclassified county grant-writer position to pursue federal and state grants for multiple departments; supporters said the position should pay for itself, while commissioners warned about matching-fund risks and asked for safeguards.
Chair introduced a proposal to create an unclassified (at-will) county position to pursue federal, state and other grant opportunities for county departments, including EMA, the sheriff's office, the jail, and road and bridge. The chair said the position has been discussed for years and framed it as a way to address funding gaps and help the county pursue eligible grants.
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