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County staff recommend hiring full‑time dispatcher as retirements loom
Summary
Emergency Management and Dispatch leaders recommended creating a full‑time dispatcher position and discussed transitioning the dispatch supervisor to a lead hourly role; the board heard that budget funds are available to support the hire and will consider personnel steps.
Emergency Management Coordinator Jason Webster and Dispatch Supervisor John Gohr told the board the department faces imminent retirements and recommended hiring a full‑time dispatcher to maintain 24/7 coverage. Gohr said the department expects two additional dispatcher retirements within the next year and indicated sufficient budgeted funds exist to support a full‑time position.
The Board also discussed a proposed personnel change for Gohr from a salaried supervisory role to a lead hourly position effective July 1, 2026. No formal hiring motion for the dispatcher was recorded at this meeting; the discussion was recorded to inform future personnel action and budgeting.
