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Community Corrections director resigns, warns program may need county help after state cuts
Summary
Brett Hays, director of Steuben County Community Corrections, told the County Council he is resigning and warned anticipated budget cuts from the Indiana Department of Corrections could force the program to seek county funding; the council said it would consider the information when 2027 figures arrive in July.
Brett Hays, director of Steuben County Community Corrections, informed the County Council on June 9 that he is resigning and warned that anticipated cuts from the Indiana Department of Corrections (IDOC) could leave the program unable to continue without county assistance.
“Mr. Hays stated that he did not believe the program would be able to withstand continued budget cuts from the State,” the minutes report. Hays said the department would not have 2027 budget figures until late July and that, depending on the final state allocation, the department would likely request county funding to sustain operations.
Council members thanked Hays for his years of service and said they would take the information under advisement. The minutes record no vote or formal direction at the meeting; the council did not commit to specific funding and did not set a date for a follow‑up action.
What happens next: Council members will review the 2027 budget figures when they are available in late July and the Community Corrections Department may submit a formal request to the council for assistance.
