Sheriff seeks reclassifications; committee approves multiple staffing and LTE requests

Aug 26, 2026

Sheriff Hartman proposed reclassifying two vacant positions (Dispatch Lieutenant and Evidence Technician) to help offset a $68,000 tower-maintenance cost increase; the committee also reviewed and approved multiple staffing and recurring LTE position requests to send to budget hearings.

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Sheriff Hartman asked the committee to approve reclassification resolutions for two currently vacant positions — a Dispatch Lieutenant and an Evidence Technician — as part of broader 2027 budget-balancing efforts. Hartman said filling the positions is on hold pending the reclassifications and noted an anticipated $68,000 increase for tower maintenance agreements in 2027.

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