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Commissioners keep mental-health counselor in county jail budget
Summary
The board voted to retain a mental-health counselor position in the jail budget after two years of grant funding, while zeroing a maintenance-technician request and asking for contract/warranty details.
Commissioners agreed to retain a mental-health counselor role in the jail budget after staff explained the post had been grant-funded for two years and provided value in the facility. Chair (S3) noted the position had been reduced to half pay when the grant ended, and multiple commissioners voiced support: "I definitely think we need that," said one member.
By contrast, the proposed maintenance technician position was zeroed. Commissioners reasoned that many systems remain under warranty and that existing staff or contractors (including Johnson Controls and other vendors) can address early maintenance needs. The board instructed staff to monitor warranty coverage and return with a longer-term plan for maintenance responsibilities.
