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Department heads briefed on county finances; Treasurer requests temporary hours increase ahead of 2027 transition
Summary
At a department head meeting, Treasurer Tammy Peterson requested temporarily increasing hours of a part‑time position to allow overlap for training before a personnel change in the Treasurer's office in 2027; the group also discussed declining revenues and the county's debt reduced to $50,000.
Department heads and the Board convened a department head meeting after the morning session. Treasurer Tammy Peterson asked to temporarily increase hours for a part‑time position to provide training overlap in anticipation of a transition to a new Treasurer in 2027. Peterson reported the county’s outstanding debt has been paid down to $50,000.
Commissioner Lee Tischer raised concerns about declining county revenues and possible additional state budget cuts. Assessor Drew Jenkins noted that public records requests are taxing staff workloads and said he is considering transitioning his office to a four-day work week; the group discussed potential impacts but took no formal action.
