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Jackson County Sheriff contract to expire July 1, 2026; city may approach Eagle Point Police Department
Summary
The Budget Committee was told the contract with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department ends July 1, 2026; staff suggested contacting the Eagle Point Police Department to explore whether it could provide law-enforcement services to Shady Cove.
John Edwards informed the committee that the current contract with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department will expire on July 1, 2026 and that the sheriff’s office bills quarterly. Committee members discussed the administrative timing implications and noted suggestions to contact the Eagle Point Police Department to determine interest in providing services to the city.
The transcript does not record any formal motion to change providers; the item was discussed as a forthcoming contractual decision to be addressed before the contract expiration date.
