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Judge Marek asks for more County Attorney staff; commissioner to seek state funding help
Summary
A letter from Judge Marek asked for additional County Attorney personnel due to a high caseload; Commissioner Keith Kelly said he will ask State Representative Awerkamp to consider redirecting casino funds to aid counties and law enforcement.
The board reviewed a letter from Judge Marek requesting additional personnel for the County Attorney’s office, citing a high caseload in the judicial district. Commissioners discussed the request during the March 23 meeting; no formal staffing action was taken during open session.
Commissioner Keith Kelly said he would contact State Representative Awerkamp to request that the state consider diverting casino funds to assist counties and law enforcement agencies. The board also reviewed EMS contracts for Nemaha County and Osage County in the same agenda item; County Counselor Todd Luckman was directed to request financials from Jackson County EMS for review.
