Council raises IT staffing concern, urges plan for a second IT position

Aug 28, 2026

Councilors said long‑time IT operator Jeff Lutz cannot be replaced by a single hire and recommended developing a separate IT budget and succession plan. Staff and council asked for a plan to consolidate IT purchasing and consider adding a second IT employee when funding allows.

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Councilors and staff devoted a substantial block of discussion to the county’s IT operations, budget lines and the long tenure of the county’s IT operator, Jeff Lutz. The Chair said she would "love to see us consolidate this IT into an individualized budget for IT," arguing consolidation would make long‑range replacement and equipment‑refresh planning easier.

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