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Deputy coroner asks for $2,000 budget amendment to ensure 24-hour coverage
Summary
At the Dec. 22 work session Ron Hedgecoke, representing the coroner's office, requested a $2,000 budget amendment to preserve an extra deputy coroner for 24-hour coverage; commissioners did not take immediate action and asked staff to follow up.
Ron Hedgecoke addressed the work session on Dec. 22 to request that the Commission amend the coroner budget by $2,000 so the office can retain an extra deputy coroner and provide 24‑hour coverage. Hedgecoke said deputies receive only $25 per pay period and must complete annual training; he asked the board to approve the additional funding so the office is not left short staffed.
County Manager Thomas Weaver told Hedgecoke the county recently processed expense reimbursements and that the Commission would consider the request, but no decision was made at the session. "We aren't going to provide an answer today, but the Commission will get back to him with an answer for his request," Weaver said. Commissioners asked for additional budget detail and deferred action to a future meeting.
Why it matters: Coroner coverage is a public-service function that can require on-call staffing and travel; retention and training costs are ongoing budget items. The requested $2,000 amendment is relatively modest but would be used to guarantee extra coverage and training compliance.
Next steps: Staff will provide a budget amendment request or recommendation for the Commission to consider at a future meeting.
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