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Public Safety Committee approves several budget amendments and recognizes state grants

Washington County Public Safety Committee · January 27, 2026
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Summary

The committee approved multiple budget amendments and grant recognitions including a $350,000 transfer to Assigned Counsel, recognition of DCJS Pre‑Trial funding ($143,029) and a Crime Victims grant ($144,773.01), and approved the DA's 2026 forfeiture spending plan ($30,194.44).

The Washington County Public Safety Committee on Jan. 27 approved several budget amendments and grant recognitions affecting multiple departments.

Assigned Counsel Supervising Attorney Tom Cioffi requested an emergency transfer of $350,000 from the General Fund balance to pay 2025 bills, citing staff losses and an increased caseload: "This year has been a difficult…

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