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Elections official seeks permission to advertise and hire temporary help amid deputy resignation
Summary
Sheridan County elections official reported a deputy resignation effective next Tuesday, requested board permission to advertise for a lead deputy clerk despite the hiring freeze, and asked to hire part‑time temporary election judges (1–3 people, 20–29 hours typical) to cover tasks through the fiscal year end.
The county elections official told commissioners she received a deputy resignation effective next Tuesday and requested permission to advertise for the lead deputy clerk despite the hiring freeze. "I need your permission to replace that position," she said, adding that any temporary hires would not include benefits.
She proposed hiring former election judges for short stints—"5 hours and 10 hours and 15 hours"—to fill gaps while training a new lead. Human Resources director Kenny Castes said temporary hires typically stay under 30 hours, commonly 20–29 hours, and are usually hired for about 90 days at county hourly rates; HR estimated pay around $17.50–$18.50 per hour. Commissioners approved the requests by voice vote.
