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Trent Woods police chief urges pay increase after year-long vacancy
Summary
Chief David Oglesby told the board a police officer position has been vacant since May 2025 and urged a salary increase to attract applicants; the board directed staff to add the matter to the March agenda and consider it in the FY 2026-2027 budget.
Chief David Oglesby presented a salary request to the Board of Commissioners, saying the town has been unable to hire for an open police officer position. "The job has been open since May of 2025," Oglesby said, and he told commissioners the lack of interest is tied to the current salary level. Commissioners suggested the issue be addressed as part of the FY 2026-2027 budget and asked staff to add the item to the March agenda for further discussion.
No pay change was approved at the Feb. 5 meeting; the board instructed staff to include the request in upcoming budget deliberations and to revisit the hiring strategy at the March meeting.
