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Commissioners approve temporary Emergency Management hire at $25/hour

Ottawa County, Kansas Board of County Commissioners · May 11, 2026

Summary

The Board approved hiring Marie Ballou as temporary Emergency Management backup at $25 per hour following an executive session on Emergency Management staffing.

Following an executive session to discuss Emergency Management staffing, the Board approved a motion to hire Marie Ballou to fill in as needed as temporary Emergency Management help at $25.00 per hour. The motion was made by Commissioner Carla Grund, seconded by Commissioner Duane Morris, and passed 3-0.

The action was presented as a temporary staffing solution; the minutes do not record a long-term appointment or additional budgetary authorization beyond the hourly rate approved at the meeting.

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