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Public Defender's Office wins approval for $250,000 budget reallocation
Summary
The committee approved administrative adjustments to two Public Defender expense lines, described as budget‑neutral overall, reflecting an aggregate net adjustment of $250,000 to address pay and staffing line items.
The law committee approved administrative adjustments to the Public Defender's Office budget that county staff characterized as budget‑neutral but necessary to address expense and enhanced pay lines.
Rebecca Soko, chief assistant in the Public Defender's Office, said the office became aware of the need for adjustments after the legislature approved the budget and that the aggregate net adjustment is $250,000. Committee members moved and approved the change without further amendment.
Keith Balado, director of operations, was introduced and present for questions. The committee recorded the motion and carried the amendment on a voice vote.
