County coroner asks commission for $2,000 to keep an extra deputy coroner for 24-hour coverage

Dec 2, 2025

Coroner Ron Hedgecoke asked the commission at a Dec. 22 work session to amend the coroner budget by $2,000 to retain a deputy coroner and maintain 24-hour coverage. County Manager Weaver said the request will be considered and noted recent expense approvals.

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At the Dec. 22 work session, coroner Ron Hedgecoke requested the commission amend the coroner budget by $2,000 to retain an additional deputy coroner and preserve 24-hour coverage. Hedgecoke said a deputy coroner is paid $25 per pay period and must complete annual training, and he described the position as necessary for continuous coverage.

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