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Jones County extends trial of 12-hour jail shifts through Dec. 31, 2026
Summary
The board approved a memorandum of understanding with PPME Local Union No. 2003 to extend the trial period for 12-hour shifts for jail workers to December 31, 2026; the motion passed unanimously.
The Jones County Board of Supervisors on June 30 approved a memorandum of understanding with PPME Local Union No. 2003 extending the trial period for 12-hour shifts for jail staff through December 31, 2026. The motion to approve the extension was moved by Supervisor Schlarmann and seconded by Supervisor Swisher and carried on a unanimous vote.
The item was presented to the board by the Sheriff, who requested the extension as part of ongoing operational evaluations of the public safety facility and jail staffing. The board recorded the action as MOU approval [2026-081]; no additional conditions or sunset modifications were noted in the meeting record.
