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Commissioners approve extension of behavioral health co-response contract pending vendor signoff
Summary
The board approved extending the county's contract with Sweetser for a behavioral health liaison (Danielle Pierce) through Dec. 31, 2026, at the current rate to align contracting with the county's budget cycle, contingent on the vendor’s agreement.
Commissioners approved a requested extension of the county's contract with Sweetser to continue a behavioral health co-response liaison through Dec. 31, 2026, at the same terms while staff negotiate contract continuation and align the position with next year's budget. County staff described the liaison's role responding to mental-health-related calls and supporting patrols.
Staff said the liaison responds to people in crisis and often follows up without law enforcement present. "She's doing a fantastic job," a county presenter said when describing the liaison's impact. The board moved and approved the extension on the condition that Sweetser also agrees to the simple amendment; if Sweetser declines, staff said they will return with a revised proposal.
Staff committed to providing more statistics about calls and outcomes in future briefings to inform a recommendation to fund the position in the next budget cycle.
