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Personnel committee removes sunset on EMS positions after budget, grant debate
Summary
The Washington County personnel committee voted to remove a March 31 sunset on six EMS positions after debate about whether continued pay depends on a state grant extension or county funding; members agreed removal should be contingent on grant approval or county funding and voted to reconsider and then remove the sunset.
The Washington County personnel committee voted March 12 to remove a March 31 sunset on six EMS staffing positions after a lengthy discussion about the source and timing of funding.
Committee members said the EMS positions were initially funded by a grant for the first three months of 2026 and that $104,000 was included in the 2026 county budget to fund April–December (nine months). Committee discussion…
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