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Judges and DCS urge council to keep third probation officer in 2025 budget
Summary
Judges Brian Bade and Nick Barry, joined by DCS representative Ryan Jacobs and Council member Karen Mealy, outlined need for a third probation officer; the council left the position in the 2025 budget after discussion.
Judges Brian Bade and Nick Barry and Department of Child Services representative Ryan Jacobs explained to the Blackford County Council why the office needs a third probation officer in 2025. Council member Karen Mealy and other members questioned details but ultimately the council agreed to retain the position in the proposed 2025 budget.
The discussion occurred during budget deliberations related to the 2025 county budget and was recorded in the minutes as part of the councilmeeting on Sept. 4, 2024. No formal amendment or separate vote to remove the position was recorded; the budget was adopted "as presented."
