Johnson County Sheriff Stays Winning Funding Fight Despite Partisan Slap Fighting

Context is important . . .

Local progressive media outlets have been hammering away at the Republican honcho of this increasingly progressive suburban enclave.

Meanwhile . . .

The often controversial leader proves successful in a funding battle but might not get credit across the local news landscape.

Here are the basics . . .

The BOCC met Thursday to discuss and ultimately unanimously approve a proposal from the sheriff's office.
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Department officials say they are facing an 'emergency' staffing shortage. The proposal will be funded by moving $16 million from the reserves of the general fund.

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Johnson County Board of County Commissioners approves pay increase for sheriff's deputies

The Johnson County Board of County Commissioners has approved a pay raise for sworn civil staff, specifically Johnson County Sheriff's deputies. The BOCC met Thursday to discuss and ultimately unanimously approve a proposal from the sheriff's office.Department officials say they are facing an 'emergency' staffing shortage.

Johnson County unanimously approves budget increase for sheriff's office

JOHNSON COUNTY, Kan. - The Johnson County Board of County Commissioners Thursday unanimously approved a budget increase plan for the sheriff's office. The Sheriff's Office Compensation Plan will increase the pay for starting officers from $26.50 an hour to $27.50 an hour.

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