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Sheriff Reconfigures Budget Request After Proposed Salary Cut
Summary
Sheriff Russell Thornton appealed a proposed $100,000 cut to his 2026 salaries budget, restructuring to an $80,000 reduction; commissioners noted overtime and new staff were included in the original request and that the sheriff’s budget will move into the General Fund in 2026.
Sheriff Russell Thornton presented a budget appeal after learning of a proposed $100,000 reduction in his 2026 salaries line. Thornton told the commission he reworked his request and the net reduction came to $80,000 rather than $100,000. Commissioner Grund told Thornton that overtime and new staff had both been included in his department's earlier requested increase and that the county is moving the sheriff's budget into the General Fund for 2026, which could provide flexibility if funds are needed.
The record shows discussion but no formal reversal of the proposed cuts at this meeting; commissioners indicated that if additional funding is required the General Fund could be used as the sheriff's budget is consolidated there in 2026.
