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County makes deputy sheriff permanent, posts draft Minnesota Paid Leave policy for comment
Summary
The board moved Deputy Sheriff Jett Saewert to permanent full-time status effective Nov. 18, 2025, after a successful one-year probation, and voted to post a draft Minnesota Paid Leave policy for a 30-day public comment period.
On Nov. 18, 2025, the Cottonwood County Board unanimously moved Deputy Sheriff Jett Saewert to permanent full-time status effective the same day following completion of a one-year probationary period. County Coordinator Kelly Thongvivong presented the personnel action; Commissioner Wayne Maras moved for the appointment and Commissioner Larry Anderson seconded.
The board also approved and directed the posting of a draft Minnesota Paid Leave policy for a 30-day public comment period (motion by Donna Gravley, second by Wayne Maras; unanimous vote). The minutes indicate the policy was approved for posting but do not include the policy text or implementation details in the record.
