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Public defender asks Hancock County for $30,000 to fund raises as state reimbursement guidance shifts
Summary
Representatives from the Hancock County Public Defender's office requested an additional $30,000 to provide employee raises; commissioners said they would consider the request next week. County staff reviewed state OPD reimbursement tables and a memo projecting an initial FY27 rate of 80%.
Representatives of the Hancock County Public Defender's office met with the commissioners on April 9 to discuss the office’s budget and a supplemental funding request.
Paul Maekask, joined by Natalie Click, provided background on recent budget reductions and current staffing and asked the commissioners for an additional $30,000 to fund raises for office employees. Commissioner Jeffrey Hunker and the other commissioners said they would take the request under…
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