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Sheriff proposes pilot monthly allowance to help first responders live in Teton County
Summary
Sheriff Matt Carr proposed a pilot 'readiness' housing allowance (budgeted at $198,000 for six positions using a $2,750/month state housing allowance figure) to recruit and retain first responders; the board directed staff to work out program rules and consider the request during the budget process.
Teton County Sheriff Matt Carr told the Board on April 13 that the sheriff’s office is largely staffed by employees living outside the county and proposed a pilot housing-readiness allowance to improve recruitment and retention.
“Of those 30 (front-line responders), I currently have 2 that live in Teton County,” Carr said, describing long commutes and turnover driven by housing costs. Carr said…
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