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County to end Stevens County emergency management contract at year-end

Big Stone County Board of Commissioners · August 5, 2025
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Summary

Following Personnel Committee concerns about funding and director availability, the board voted to end the contract with Stevens County for Emergency Management services effective Dec. 31, 2025.

The Personnel Committee met with Emergency Management Director Dona Greiner and recommended discontinuing the contract with Stevens County for Emergency Management services because of funding concerns and questions about the director’s availability during emergencies. The board voted unanimously to end the contract effective Dec. 31, 2025.

The motion to end the intergovernmental contract was moved by Commissioner Radermacher and seconded by Commissioner Thyne. The meeting record does not specify immediate replacement arrangements or alternative service providers; county staff and the personnel committee will need to develop next steps for emergency management coverage.