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Chair announces sheriff’s retirement; commissioners debate fast-tracking public-safety levy for November
Summary
Chair Roberts announced Sheriff Brandenburg’s retirement after 35 years. Commissioners discussed levy timing and whether a November ballot (to leverage candidate forums and visibility) would be advantageous, but no final decision was made at the meeting.
Chair Roberts opened the commissioner-communication portion of the meeting by announcing the retirement of Sheriff Brandenburg after 35 years of service and thanked her for that work. He said the board supports the Sheriff’s Office and will work to retain positions as they examine public-safety funding.
Commissioners discussed whether to place a public-safety levy on the November ballot rather than in a later cycle. Commissioner Savas argued November could be advantageous because multiple sheriff candidates could help raise awareness and support, while others raised concerns about campaign timing and logistics. Commissioners emphasized the urgency of addressing employee uncertainty at the sheriff's office and discussed forming an ad hoc group to refine levy language, numbers and outreach work if the board decides to fast-track a measure.
No formal motion to set a levy date was recorded; commissioners said the topic would continue at an issues session scheduled for July 28, 2026 and in further follow-up meetings.
