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County commissioner tells Edmore council Montcalm Sheriff's Office staffing is a complex problem, not just pay
Summary
Montcalm County Commissioner Matt Murray briefed the Edmore council on persistent staffing challenges at the county sheriff's office, saying the Board of Commissioners is exploring multiple options and that the issue involves workplace culture as well as compensation.
County Commissioner Matt Murray updated the Edmore Village Council on April 14 about ongoing staffing shortages at the Montcalm County Sheriff's Office.
Murray told the council the issue is "complex" and that the Board of Commissioners is considering different options to address recruitment and retention. He said the problem "is not all about money" and described aspects of workplace culture among factors that need to be addressed.
Councilmembers questioned the reasons the sheriff's office cannot hire and keep deputies; Murray reiterated the county's intention to explore solutions and deferred detailed personnel decisions to the Board of Commissioners and the sheriff's office. No formal action or funding request resulted from the briefing.
The council received the update as an informational item during the public-comment portion of the agenda.
