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Supervisors approve request to backfill county dispatch vacancy

Warren County Board of Supervisors · May 19, 2026

Summary

The board approved a communications director's request to fill a vacant dispatcher position after a resignation; the move was approved by motion and roll call to maintain dispatch capacity.

The Warren County communications director requested authorization to backfill a dispatcher position following a resignation. The request was presented under agenda item 3 and staff confirmed the need to keep dispatch operations fully staffed.

A supervisor moved to approve the request, another seconded, and the board approved the backfill by roll call. Chair (S1) recorded the vote and welcomed the new hire when the position is filled.

Why it matters: ensuring adequate staffing in dispatch is critical to maintaining 24/7 emergency-response operations in the county.

Quote: "I just request to backfill. I had a dispatcher resign, and I would just like to fill the position." — Staff member (S8)

Speakers referenced: Staff member (S8) requested the backfill; supervisors voted to approve.

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