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Sheriff outlines largely flat budget, asks for five vehicles as county weighs costs
Summary
Sheriff Parton told the Budget & Finance committee the 2025 sheriff’s budget is mostly unchanged from last year but includes a request to buy five patrol vehicles; he warned rising fuel costs and statewide recruitment pressures could strain operations and highlighted savings from a county vehicle maintenance facility.
Sheriff Parton presented his office's proposed budget to the Coffee County Budget & Finance committee on May 14, saying "the nut and bolts of our budget this year is basically ditto of last year" while noting a request for five vehicles and other line-item questions would be taken as needed. Parton said the department did not seek raises but is focused on retaining and filling positions on the certified side.
Parton told commissioners that a county maintenance facility converted from an old bus…
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