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Commission approves K-9 officer for schools and several budget amendments

Hamblen County Commission · July 24, 2026
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Summary

The Hamblen County Commission approved adding a K-9 officer position for county schools and passed a slate of budget amendments, including $2,800 to the sheriff, $1,191.38 to facilities, and $5,000 for the medical examiner.

The commission voted to add a K-9 officer position for Hamblen County Schools as part of item 7e. The motion carried after a recorded vote.

Separately, commissioners approved several budget amendments under item 7f: a $2,800 allocation to the sheriff's department (F1 fund 101), $1,191.38 to other facilities (A12 fund 101) and a $5,000 allocation for the medical examiner (F4). Commissioners said the routine amendments were intended to align departmental budgets with recent needs and expenditures.

The chair closed the finance items after roll-call votes and reminded attendees of upcoming committee meetings and the next regular commission meeting date.