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Council approves one new deputy, bringing force to 11, after 5–2 vote

Blackford County Council · April 9, 2025
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Summary

The council voted 5–2 April 9 to add a deputy position in the Sheriff’s Office; two council members opposed the motion. The minutes note Taylor Lefever would return if the position is approved.

Sheriff Jim Heflin asked the council to add a deputy position; the motion to approve the additional deputy passed 5–2 on April 9, with Casey Dick and Kyle Lechien recording dissenting votes. The meeting minutes note that Taylor Lefever would return as a deputy if approved, and that the total number of deputies will be 11 after the addition.

The record shows the motion carried on a motion by Ryan Goodspeed, seconded by Fred Tobey. The minutes do not record salary, budget source, or an effective start date for the new position.