Community corrections requests larger grant applications as state cuts loom; commissioners adopt hazard mitigation plan (Res. 2026-9)

Apr 20, 2026

Community corrections staff asked the county to support larger grant requests to offset anticipated 20–25% state cuts; commissioners also approved Resolution 2026-9 adopting the county hazard mitigation plan and praised local coordination on fairgrounds safety.

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Abby Harry of Decatur County community corrections told commissioners April 20 that state-level grant funding that supports probation and community corrections salaries is under pressure and that county-level planning aims to sustain services.

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