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Sheriff seeks dispatch fees for Star Valley EMS and a housing workshop amid wage‑study discussion
Summary
Sheriff Shane Johnson proposed implementing dispatch fees for Star Valley EMS, discussed a wage study and requested a workshop with the commissioners and the Alpine mayor on affordable law‑enforcement housing; no formal vote or change was recorded.
Sheriff Shane Johnson told the commission on March 15 that he is exploring the implementation of dispatch fees for Star Valley EMS and discussed the status of a county wage study. Johnson asked the board to set up a workshop with the commissioners and the mayor of Alpine to discuss affordable housing options for law‑enforcement personnel.
Johnson also sought clarification on how impact money tied to an industrial siting project would be returned to the county. The meeting record does not show a formal decision on dispatch fees, the wage study or housing; the sheriff's requests were recorded for follow‑up.
During public comment, Judy Hacklin raised concern about how tax increases will affect low‑income residents; that remark was recorded but no action was taken in the meeting.
Provenance: Discussion recorded SEG 004.
