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Commissioners split over how to address sheriffs office budget shortfall; majority resist immediate county bailout
Summary
Commissioners debated whether to negotiate additional funding for the sheriff after staff reported the office had spent about 54% of its operating budget by March. The majority favored maintaining prior across-the-board cuts and letting the appeal to the governor's cabinet proceed.
Taylor County commissioners spent substantial time April 21 discussing the sheriffs office budget after a commissioner raised concerns that the office had spent roughly 54% of its operating budget as of March.
A commissioner asked whether the board would negotiate with the sheriff before the appeal to the governors cabinet; supporters…
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