Board approves part‑time foreclosure specialist paid from foreclosure fund

The board voted to add a part‑time foreclosure specialist position with an estimated 2026 cost of $15,737 to be paid from the property tax foreclosure fund. Jesse Stanford, identified in the operations packet as county treasurer, told commissioners the move is intended to provide short‑term training support during a transition: the current full‑time foreclosure specialist is retiring, and the treasurer plans to hire from outside the department for the permanent vacancy while the retiree returns part time to train the replacement.

Commissioners discussed whether to make the position temporary or permanent. Stanford said the request was presented as permanent to reduce the risk of losing the retiree but acknowledged the board could approve funding only through the balance of 2026 and reassess during next year’s budget cycle. The board approved the motion by roll call. No changes to the general fund were required; commissioners noted the foreclosure fund will cover the position for 2026.