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Resident urges commissioners to boost officer pay and allow take‑home vehicles to improve response
Summary
At the public forum resident Stacy Souter said county officers' low pay makes take‑home vehicles important for response and retention; she also invited commissioners to a June 27 event on data centers and transparency.
During public forum, Stacy Souter identified herself and told commissioners she had come to speak about data centers (announcing a June 27 guest speaker) but focused chiefly on law‑enforcement pay and policy. She said county officers earn "under $45,000" in some cases and argued take‑home vehicles reduce response delays arising from shift changes and equipment transfers. "I'm a mother of police officers, and I live in this county," Souter said, urging the court to consider pay markets and practical supports for deputies.
Souter also invited commissioners and residents to a community event on data centers and transparency scheduled for June 27; she asked the court to evaluate market pay studies for county officers and consider whether vehicle and overtime policies create response gaps. The court thanked her for the comments; staff did not provide immediate responses but noted the topic for future consideration and budget discussions.
