Stevens County approves MOU with union and confirms human services staffing changes

May 11, 2026

The board approved a memorandum of understanding with union general unit 65 to recognize title changes and premium pay rules; human services manager announced that Liz Peterson was offered a lead social worker role effective June 1 and that an offer to Steven Henriksen for deputy sheriff was extended, contingent on a background check.

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Stevens County commissioners voted May 5 to approve a memorandum of understanding with union general unit 65 that formalizes title changes and premium pay for certain child-protection and casework duties, and heard staffing updates from Human Services.

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