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Victim advocate urges commission to approve full‑time position to expand support for domestic‑violence victims
Summary
Kylie Hostetter, the county's victim advocate, asked the commission to approve converting a part‑time role to full time to allow on‑scene response and longer-term advocacy; staff estimated midyear cost of $19,847 and suggested grant funding could offset county expense.
At the public comment period, Kylie Hostetter, who said she serves as the victim advocate in the Grand County Attorney's Office, asked the commission to approve a full‑time budget for her position. "This request is about more than increase of hours," Hostetter said. "It is about increasing our ability to respond to some of the most vulnerable members of our community during the most difficult moments of their lives."
Staff presented a midyear reclassification for the position that would convert the current part‑time role (approved earlier in the year) to full time. Tess and county attorney staff said the midyear cost through 2026 would be roughly $19,847 and a full‑year cost about $46,950, but officials noted they are pursuing grants that could reduce the county's share. Commissioners asked about how the position would be budgeted across departments (Children's Justice Center, sheriff's office, county attorney) and whether shared funding would remain feasible; staff said the county intends to manage the position under the county attorney's office while seeking grant support and coordinating with partners.
